Camp Lead

Description

This position pays $100 per day during camp season, and $16.50 per hour when working remotely.

The Camp Lead serves as the primary caregiver for each camper within their program and serves as a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Camp Lead works as part of a team to provide all campers with an enthusiastic, supportive opportunity to have fun, develop group skills, try new program activities, and to feel good about themselves in a safe, youth-led environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit and within activities throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes

• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement and empowerment of youth
• Ensure campers are properly supervised at all times according to Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints and American Camp Association standards
• Responsible for observing camper behavior, assessing its appropriateness, and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Communicate with Program Manager and Camp Directors about any camper behavioral problems
• Know and implement safety guidelines as outlined in the Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints and ACA standards

Program

• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes of GSHCC and Girl Scouts as a whole
• In collaboration with Program Manager and other Camp Leads, responsible for creating and facilitating workshops and activities to fill times between program areas
• Provide opportunity for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities
• Be the subject matter expert in Girl Scout programing for all ages
• Assist and actively participate in program areas such as waterfront, nature, archery, all-camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed
• Assist with camp operations such as horse feeding and kitchen cleanup as directed
• Work with fellow camp leaders to provide a safe and high-quality program

Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff

• Provide for the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs
• Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by health care facility on site
• Be alert to campers needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems
• Notify Camp Healthcare Manager and/or Camp Directors of problems where appropriate
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the Camp Director

Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior

• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship

Responsible for planning, leading, evaluating and assisting with out of camp trips as assigned

• Work with campers to develop safe, fun, girl-planned activities
• Educate and instruct campers on specific activities and Leave-No-Trace principles
• Provide necessary healthcare and first-aid while on trip, including routine medications
• Communicate with camp administration during trip as necessary

Other Job Duties:

• Participate in pre-camp staff training, as well as in-service training sessions
• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested
• Complete paperwork related to communication with parents and evaluation of unit
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading when assigned
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions as needed
• Chaperone arriving and departing campers on buses as assigned
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of camp during pre-camp training, after each session and during end-of-season cleaning period
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18, required
• Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR*
• Ability to interact with girls of all ages

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to function independently
• Highly responsible and trustworthy
• Understand the development needs of youth
• Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner
• Ability to supervise 5 – 29 campers with 2 – 4 other staff members
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions
• Ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff from diverse cultures and all organizational levels
• Ability to communicate in standard written English

Physical and Intellectual Aspects of the Job:

• Ability to communicate in English and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers

OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS        

We are a Girl Scout camp. We expect this position to work collaboratively and closely with Girl Scouts for the greater part of the role. Some physical requirements of this position could be endurance including standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.  Requires the ability to listen to others, observe others’ actions, read text and information; comprehend instructions and manuals, and physical ability to move about the camp property in various environmental conditions. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and other environmental conditions.

While performing the essential duties/responsibilities of this job, the employee lives for up to 12 weeks in close proximity to others, including sharing living quarters, restrooms, laundry facilities and a common staff lounge. May only use personal electronics (such as computers, phones and other devices) only during personal designated breaks and out of sight of campers. Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment is an integral part of this position, as is the ability to work with high-stress situations based on the nature of GSHCC mission and daily work.

The management of this organization believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from discrimination. It is our policy to hire, compensate, promote, train, transfer, discipline, discharge, and make all other employment-related decisions without consideration of an employee's race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. All employees of this Council are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. All staff are provided a safe and inclusive work environment.

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