What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Camp Director (Seasonal) position at Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, Inc.?
Position Description
Position Title: Assistant Camp Director
Reports To: Camp Director
Status: Seasonal, Exempt
Salary: $500/week, paid bi-weekly
Dates: May 19-July 5 & July 13-August 2, 2025
About Our Program
Come join Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) for a summer filled with
adventure. We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and fun-loving staff members to
help bring the camp magic to life at our overnight resident camp, Keyauwee Program
Center, in Sophia, NC.
The mission of Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make
the world a better place. We believe spending time outdoors at summer camp is a great
way to do that! If you are ready to grow your leadership skills and make connections with
others who are dedicated to this mission, we hope you will join us!
Position Summary
The Assistant Director will report to the Camp Director and assist with the overall
management and supervision of the summer camp program. This position will assist with
summer camp preparation, the development and execution of staff training, unit
assignments, and communicating with staff, campers, and parents. The Assistant
Director will supervise the Program Coordinator, all Unit Staff, and the CIT Coordinator to
ensure that staff and campers are safe and content. They will work closely with the entire
Administrative Team to ensure that we are conducting safe and high-quality
programming at all times, and help with other duties, as assigned.
Major Responsibilities
- Assist with the overall management and supervision of the summer camp
- Assist with summer camp preparation.
- Assist with the development and implementation of staff training.
- Supervise, give direction to, and problem solve with a team of Program
Coordinator and Specialists, Unit Staff, and the CIT Coordinator.
- Facilitate cooperation between staff, campers, and parents.
- Foster camaraderie and positive attitude among staff.
- Serve as a guide, mentor and role model to campers and staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Accountabilities
- Actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and
- Understand and internalize the importance of seeking resolution to problems and
- Seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all camp operations with
- Ensure that materials prepared and produced for the camp’s internal and external
- Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Attend all administrative meetings as needed.
- Continually seek and accept opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Ensure that diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated into the design
and delivery of camp experiences; actively support and promote the camp’s
commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Respond to all emergency and crisis situations quickly and calmly.
Requirements
- At least 21 years old.
- 5 years of work experience working with youth, preferably in a resident camp
- 3 years of experience supervising staff.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check and a driver history check.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification.
- Current driver's license and at least three years of driving experience; ability and
- Must have the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision
- Passion for working with youth.
- Love being outdoors and willing to work outdoors in the heat, humidity, and rain.
- Belief in the purpose and value of Girl Scouting; must be a registered member of
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Ability to communicate with staff, campers, and parents with diplomacy and tact.
Physical Requirements
Any physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions unless this would cause an undue hardship to the Council.
- Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing,
- Moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds);
- Walking on uneven terrain, up and down hills for distances up to ½ mile multiple
- Endurance to meet emergency needs;
- Ability to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours;
- Ability to tolerate daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs,
snakes, bats, etc.
Disclaimer Statement
The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an extensive
list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Other
functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties
at any time. The employee is expected to adhere to all organization policies and to act as a
role model in adherence to the organization policies.
I have read and understand the job description. I attest that I am qualified and able
to perform the duties of this position as described.
Employee’s Signature ________________________________ Date __________________
Salary : $500
