Unit Supervisor - Camp Cedarledge

Description

The Unit and Resource Supervisor coordinates unit schedules and manages Junior unit staff.  They assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the Camp Director. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri. Limited hourly work, including some evening meetings, will be required prior to camp season.  This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists with general office duties as assigned.
• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
• Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated.
• Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. Assumes check-in duties as delegated.
• Reviews unit roster and camper information forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
• Work directly with Unit and Resource Director to provide support for camper and staff needs.
• Support and give direction on behavior management, homesickness, and staff coaching.
• Helps create schedules and unit assignments.
• Manages Junior unit staff.
• With Unit and Resource Director, develops Counselor in Training Program schedule. Assumes responsibility for staff supervision as delegated by Unit and Resource Director.
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• May live in a unit with campers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18 
• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures 
• Has successful experience working with groups of children 
• Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers 

• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude 
• Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors 
• Two years of camp experience is preferred
• Experience working with special needs is preferred

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Is required to talk and hear, stand and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.
• Is required to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

EXPOSURES 

Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust. 

 OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: 

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

 MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING: 

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization. 

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