Archery & Field Sports Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs

Archery & Field Sports Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs

Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana summer camp staff! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight camp accommodates campers ages 5-17 in a safe and positive environment.

As a Program Specialist you will supervise and deliver progressive archery & field sports experiences for campers, including the development and facilitation of archery and traditional/non‑traditional sports activities.

Dates:
June 9 – August 2

• Includes staff training beginning June 9
• Camp is closed June 19 and July 4‑6; these days are unpaid

Typical weekly schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday – 7:00 p.m. Friday

Daily 2‑hour break Monday‑Thursday

• Staff are required to work Saturday, Aug 1;
  Saturday work opportunities are also available on July 11 and July 25

• Pay: $125 per day
• Included room and board
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested. Archery training is required for this position if you do not have a current certification
• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
• Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting
• Prior experience participating in and/or instructing archery
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey rules and ensure range safety while supporting children to play a sport they may never have played before
• Must be 19+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work and live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions

• Oversee archery range, including facilitating archery activities; when not at the archery range, assist with facilitating field sports activities (i.e. volleyball, large group games, etc.)
• Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
• Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
• Role‑model problem‑solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
• Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper‑led planning and Girl Scout program guidelines
• Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
• Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment
• Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment
• Maintain responsibility for the overall well‑being of campers throughout their camp experience
• Other duties as assigned

Join our summer camp team! Please submit a detailed resume and cover letter. .