What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Adventure Camp Instructor - Camp Counselor position at Girl Scouts Louisiana East?
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Beautiful Camp Marydale in St. Francisville, LA!
Camp Season: May 16 - July 3, 2025 (meals and lodging included)
Schedule: Daily and overnight stay required Sunday through Friday; occasional duties or assignments on Saturday.
Make an Impact This Summer!
Looking for an unforgettable summer experience where you can make a real difference? Join Girl Scouts Louisiana East for summer camp season and work with us to empower girls in the great outdoors!
Job Duties Overview - What You'll Do:
✅ Lead fun and exciting outdoor activities for kids and teens.
✅ Build leadership skills while supervising campers both day and night.
✅ Gain hands-on experience in youth development and program planning.
✅ Learn and apply emergency protocols to ensure camper safety.
✅ Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Comfortable in a summer residential camp setting: sleeping in warm, humid conditions and working outdoors daily in hot summer weather
- Experience working with children in a camp or childcare setting
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Knowledge of classroom management and behavior management techniques
- Certification in First Aid and CPR (have or can obtain)
- Ability to engage and motivate children through various activities, including sports and arts
Requirements
- Minimum age 18
- Must be willing and able to remain onsite at camp daily and overnight Monday-Sunday each week
- Must be able to swim and monitor youth during pool activities, ride horseback and canoe, engage in vigorous levels of walking, running, and participating in outdoor activities
- Be a member or obtain membership in Girl Scouts
This isn’t just another summer job—it’s a chance to develop valuable skills, create lasting memories, and be part of something bigger. Plus, it looks great on your resume!
Ready to make an impact? Apply with Girl Scouts Louisiana East (GSLE) today!
GSLE is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $350.00 per week
Schedule:
- Extended hours
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- outdoor camp: 2 years (Required)
- swimming, canoeing: 2 years (Required)
- horseback riding: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- St Francisville, LA 70775 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $350
