Summer Camp Program Supervisor

The Summer Camp Program Supervisor oversees and develops all camp programming. She is responsible for supervising Activity Leaders, who implement daily programming. Due to close contact and overnight supervision of a Girl Scout minor girl population in this residential setting, the Summer Camp Program Supervisor must be female.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in writing curriculum and ensure that staff facilitate programming following all proper procedures.
• Review all lesson plans with the Summer Camp Manager and Summer Camp Unit Supervisor to ensure safe and quality programming.
• Plans and organizes camper badge, patch, and camp reward recognitions.
• Directly supervise and hold weekly meetings with Activity Leaders, lifeguards, and adventure activity staff.
• Conduct mid-summer and end of summer skill evaluations for activity staff.
• Coordinate the development of resource boxes, which provide camp program themes and rainy-day activities.
• Organize and redistribute rosters to staff in a timely manner.
• Conduct daily and weekly inspections of program areas and equipment for safety and cleanliness, making or reporting repairs as needed.
• Maintain inventory of program equipment throughout the season and request equipment as needed.
• Assist in the execution of the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies that may occur during camp at any time, day or night.
• Keep written records, make formal reports, and submit within the established deadlines.
• Ensure the camper swim test is being administered appropriately.
• Submit an end of season report, evaluating current camp programming and providing suggestions for future programming.
• Assist in covering ratio in units and fill in as a Unit Leader as necessary.
• Support the camper check-in and check-out process.
• Participate in “all-camp” activities.
• Follow all ACA and GSUSA guidelines in all activity areas.
• Abide by GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software required.
• Previous experience working in a camp leadership setting required; prior experience in adventure and lifeguarding and/or knowledge of program management preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate girls to participate in activities and lead activities in a professional manner.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must present a current form of ID affirming female gender at time of hire.
• Attend and complete pre-camp trainings.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to quickly respond to emergencies 24/7 when on camp property and follow GSHPA established emergency procedures.
• Ability to live and work in the outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to walk a mile over uneven terrain.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.
• Ability to adapt well to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a group setting.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to pass required background checks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.