Camp Four Echoes Unit Counselor

Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is looking for Unit Counselors for Beautiful Camp Four Echoes, Summer Resident Camp 2025 - Join in on the fun at the lake this summer!

Must be 18 years of age or older.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Unit Leader, the Unit Counselor guides and leads campers, girls age 5-17, through various outdoor camp programs, trips, activities, and experiences.  This position will also be accountable for the safety and supervision of all campers in their group.  Unit Counselors will strive to engage girls in activities and programs that grow their skills, courage, confidence, and character.  The Unit Counselor exhibits enthusiasm and patience while exemplifying the Girl Scout core values.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Attends to safety of campers at all times; follows and instructs campers on procedures for incidents and emergencies
• Within a team, leads and supervises up to 24 campers as a group during sessions of 4-14 days, coordinating the group’s schedule and activities
• Works to create a positive group culture through team-building and problem-solving activities
• Ensures weekly age-appropriate programming requirements in STEM, art, cooking, hiking, waterfront, etc. are met through daily activities and weekly trips
• Teaches and encourages campers to progress in independent and group living skills such as personal hygiene, taking care of personal belongings, rolling sleeping bags, re-packing luggage, cabin clean-up and other camp jobs
• Plans, prepares, and implements age-appropriate programming and curriculum
• Engages all campers in games, crafts, or other activities at all times (including during the girls’ down time, meals, all-camp activities, clean-up, etc.)
• Attends all meals with campers in the dining hall or during cook-outs. Teaches and models table manners, appropriate meal conversation and positive social interactions.
• Provides opportunities for girls to lead during all activities and “girl planning” meetings
• Models personal responsibilities such as conflict management, positive relationships, following rules, and respecting camp property
• Follows and implements appropriate behavior management procedures when interacting with all campers
• Completes and submits all paperwork in a timely and efficient manner
• Exhibits punctuality and communication in time management, including daily and weekly breaks
• Respects and follows the “Camp is for the camper” philosophy by attending to camper and camp needs first
• Represents camp appropriately in the community and with parents by maintaining personal hygiene, following camp dress code, and communicating respectfully with campers, parents and other adults.
• Actively participates in staff trainings, meetings, and camp closing activities, including but not limited to deep cleaning, lifting or moving equipment, taking out trash and closing inventory
• Reports concerns and incidents to Unit Leader
• Practices the Girl Scout Promise and Law with an inclusive attitude and a willingness to problem-solve
• Follows all procedures and regulations according to the GSEWNI Council, GSUSA, and state and federal guidelines and laws and the American Camp Association
• Performs all other duties as assigned

POSITION COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ethics – treats all people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity, upholds organizational values, and maintains the confidentiality of all client/co-worker/organizational business.
• Diversity - demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Visionary Leadership – displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peer, subordinates, and constituents.
• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments, represents the company in all actions, dress and conduct in accordance with our Mission and Vision.
  • Oral Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions, demonstrates group presentation skills, participates in meetings. Active listening; ability to skillfully use a variety of questions and other active listening techniques to promote a robust discussion with members/ customers and identify needs.
  • Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
  • Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  • Conflict management – ability to anticipate, prevent, and resolve conflicts while maintaining productive working relationships (customers, vendors, coworkers); distinguishes between disruptive conflict and constructional differences; identifies common interests to resolve differences.
  • Judgment - displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
  • Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, varies writing style to meet needs, presents numerical data effectively, able to read and interpret written information.
• Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
  • Interpersonal – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; establishes rapport with others at all organizational levels; respects others; considers and responds to needs, feeling, and capabilities of others; establishes and maintains open dialogue with others; has demonstrated ability to market the Girl Scout value proposition through a variety of communication venues including person, phone and online.
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
  • Attendance/Punctuality – Assures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  • Dependability –Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; consistently exhibits excellent phone skills; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
  • Quality Management - looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Quantity Management – meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works efficiently.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be 18 years or older

Education/Experience:

• Willingness to become certified in first aid/cpr
• One (1) year experience working with girls ages 5-17 through camp, day care, or teaching preferred
• Willingness to subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout movement, including acceptance of the Girl Scout philosophy and willingness to maintain membership in the Girl Scouts USA

Physical Abilities: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

Regularly lift objects up 30 pounds, repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.  Climb, pull, stoop, kneel, crawl, twist and crouch while performing custodial duties.  Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, up to 12 hours, and work in inclement weather.  Clearly see 20 feet, with or without corrective lenses and differentiate between colors (no color blindness)

Mental & Other Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the:

• Multi-Tasking Ability: ability to handle many diverse tasks/projects at one time; ability to prioritize and complete them on time.

Work Environment: