Leadership Program Facilitator

Job Description

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Job Description

Job Title: Leadership Program Facilitator FLSA Status: Seasonal

Department: Camp Services Reports To: Program Manager

Location: Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scouts Camp Rate: $400/week

Job Purpose: The Leadership Program Facilitator will enrich the Leadership Program camper’s experience by designing and implementing GSUSA leadership-building curriculum material and the three keys of leadership: Discover, Connect, Take Action. The Leadership Program Facilitator will work directly with Leadership Campers in the following programs: Program Aide in Training (PAT), Leader in Training (LIT), Counselor in Training (CIT), and Operations in Training (OIT). The Leadership Program Facilitator will design each program with the direction of the Program Manager and Camp Manager.

Essential Functions

• Grows future leaders and camp staff by teaching, observing, and assessing Leadership Program campers for the duration of their program.
• Design and implement leadership-building curriculum in accordance to the program design and camper needs.
• Documents and reports each camper’s strengths and progress to the Program Manager as requested.
• Participates enthusiastically in all camper activities, including planning and leading those assigned.
• Managing camper behavior, enforcing appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Assists as needed throughout the camp life, acting as a unit counselor as needed, covering breaks, assisting in living units working with unit staff to directly supervise campers, including but not limited to living in units with campers and assisting with nighttime and morning routines.
• Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities.
• Manages camper behavior, enforcing appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Participates in and performs duties within the general camp life, including but not limited to check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, cookout, and duties at meals.
• Ensures camp is providing quality and safe programming for all campers by following all policies, procedures, protocols, and health and safety standards of GSCTX, American Camp Association, Health Department, and Safety Activity Checkpoints
• Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
• Engages in problem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching, locating and delivering findings and solutions.
• Displays professional demeanor, and integrity at all times.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties or assists other projects as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2025.
• Proven knowledge of Leadership Development required.
• Adherence to all Personnel Policies for Seasonal Camp Staff.
• Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills.
• Ability to work with, communicate with and teach children ages six through seventeen.
• Must reside on camp property during summer; may be required to live in units with campers.
• Ability to make a commitment to the philosophy of Girl Scouting, both nationally and locally.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check are required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in Girl Scout outdoor programs, camp counseling, leadership, and training techniques is preferred.
• First aid training is desirable.
• Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
• Preferred 21 years of age by June 1, 2025.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
  
  

Environmental Demands

• Continuous outdoor activity and exposure to weather
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects.
• Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have AC.
• Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.
• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire.
• Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.
  
  

Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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