What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Camp Director position at Girl Scouts of Central Illinois?
An Assistant Camp Director has an awesome summer outdoors, being a mentor to girls, and providing fun all day long! Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Camp is one of the outlets to make that mission a reality for many girls. The Assistant Camp Director is a part of that mission each summer.
As an Assistant Camp Director, you will:
- Assist in the administration and coordination of the entire camp operation.
- Act as Camp Director in the absence of Camp Director.
- Assist in the training, supervision and evaluation of camp staff.
- Assist the Camp Director in planning and conducting staff meetings.
- Serve as a constant, visible and available resource for camp staff.
- Keep Camp Director informed of day-to-day operational successes and concerns.
- Keep and document required records and reports as requested by Camp Director.
- Develop and maintain good relationship with parents, serving as a liaison between parents and campers.
- Assist with health care needs when the camp nurse is unavailable.
- Observe and supervise campers and staff behaviors, identify and respond to hazards, assist campers and staff in emergencies (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
- Prepare for and oversee check-in and check-out procedures.
- Guide staff in implementing Girl Scout program emphasis through advice or assistance in planning activities, use of resources, coordinating activities, and evaluating experiences.
- Promote progression in activities and experiences, matched to abilities and interests of the campers in all sessions.
- Provides guidance, assistance and leadership while maintaining Girl Scout, American Camping Association, federal, state and local health, safety and program standards.
- Plan and lead all camp activities each week.
- Serve as a driver when needed to transport campers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Believe in the mission of Girl Scouting.
- Good character, integrity, adaptability, patience, sense of humor, and enthusiasm.
- Hold or being willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided).
- Produce a physical signed by medical professional within the past 24 months.
- Training and/or experience working with children in an outdoor setting.
- Good time management, organization and communication skills.
- Ability to accept guidance and supervision and relate to one’s peer group.
o Experience/education in childhood education, recreation, sociology or related field.
o Be at least 21 years of age.
o Have excellent time management, organization, communication and leadership skills.
o Ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate daily activities and special programs.
o Ability to supervise staff and perform administrative duties.
o Hold a current driver’s license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and lifting 20 - 50 pounds.
- Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
