What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Lead - Camp Linden position at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan?
To further the mission of Girl Scouts by serving as the primary caregiver for campers and a leader in the unit. The Unit Lead is responsible for leading and caring for groups of campers; planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities; guiding campers in their personal growth and skill development, and serves as a mentor and oversees other Camp Counselors in the unit. Unit Leads serve as counselors and live in units alongside campers and Camp Counselors.
Essential Functions
- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude, behavior, and following of camp procedures so that everyone has a great summer at camp.
- Provide daily care for each camper within your supervision during structured and unstructured times, including high standards of health and safety.
- Assist in managing conflict that may arise between counselors or campers in a professional and cooperative manner.
- Be alert to and assist with campers’ physical and psychological needs. Discuss with camp health director and / or camp director when appropriate.
- Check in with all Camp Counselors in your assigned unit to support their needs, monitor progress, and provide feedback and mentorship on a daily basis.
- Assist the Unit Director in conducting mid and end of summer Camp Counselor evaluations.
- Supervise campers during both structured and unstructured times.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety for campers at all times.
- Assist campers with choices and activity selection.
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities.
- Self-regulate personal behavior in a fast-paced community environment.
- Apply basic youth development principles to empower campers to embrace diversity, aid in competency development, and build connections.
- Facilitate program areas based on activities learned in staff training, such as target sports, aquatic activities, arts and crafts, outdoor skills, team building, high adventure activities, and more.
- Adapt activities as necessary to create a progression based on the needs and experience of the participants.
- Assist in delivering session-long progressive programming tracks for all campers.
- Assist with program areas where another staff is leading the activity.
- Follow and uphold all risk management procedures at activities, including high adventure areas such as the waterfront and archery range.
- Deliver First Aid / CPR and follow camp emergency procedures as needed based on training.
- Assist in the management and care of the camp and its facilities. Help keep camp clean and report issues to maintenance.
- Responsible for ensuring that daily and weekly functions of camp run in accordance with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Work Schedule
Supervisory Responsibility
This position serves as a mentor and oversees Camp Counselors under the supervision of the Unit Director.
Compensation
Location & Employment Dates
Camp Linden : June 16th through August 20th, 2025
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $75
