What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Away Camp Resident Counselor position at Girl Scouts of Connecticut?
POSITION SUMMARY :
Responsible for working with the unit leader to coordinate unit program and participation in all camp activities. They are responsible for the supervision and care of a designated number of campers, facilitating the delivery of programs within a unit, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the campers by facilitating girl program following state, ACA, GSOFCT Policies and Safety Activity Check Point Standards with an emphasis on age-appropriate and session specific programs.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES :
- Works with the unit leader to coordinate unit program with overall program emphasis where applicable and camp activities; works cooperatively to enrich all-camp and unit programs and to facilitate general camp operations following state, ACA and Safety Activity Check Point program standards.
- Lives in the platform tents / cabins with the campers - is required of all counselors
- Assists the Unit Leader to facilitate unit activities and encourages camper-planning in unit program delivery.
- Participates in the coordination of unit schedule of activities.
- Works cooperatively with the unit leader and other unit staff to schedule unit responsibilities assignments.
- Maintains health and safety standards for campers, unit staff and self. Reports accidents and files incident reports promptly.
- Participates in all regular camp activities such as meals, flag ceremonies, all-camp activities, cookouts, opening and closing days and kapers.
- Keeps records and prepares written reports as requested.
- Reports needed repairs of equipment and facilities to the unit leader or designated administrative staff.
- Participates in regularly scheduled meetings and trainings to ensure open and positive communication.
- Maintains professional camper / staff relationships throughout the camp season.
- Participates in opening and closing procedures of the camp season.
- Keeps the Unit Leader informed of activities, problems and concerns with campers on an ongoing basis.
- Assigned evening unit counselor responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES :
CERTIFICATIONS :
First Aid / CPR certificate or willingness to obtain upon being hired
OTHER :
Room and board provided and required.
