What are the responsibilities and job description for the La Casita Camp Counselor position at GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES?
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Position Information
Estimated Dates of Employment: Spring 2025-August 2025
Company Overview
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (“GSGLA”) is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. www.girlscoutsla.org.
Our core values of Integrity, Clarity of Purpose, Accountability and Respect represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These are the specific behaviors that are imperative and encouraged in our company culture.
We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. In addition, reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
Position Summary
The Camp Counselor participates in the implementation of Girl Scout programming, ensures safety of the campers, and encourages the success of every camper. Camp Counselors are the primary caregivers for campers during camp. The Camp Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, carrying out activities, and guiding campers in their personal growth. The position is also responsible for implementation of high-quality high/low ropes courses and/or archery programming.
La Casita Day Camp
La Casita, a beautiful and historic camp cherished by generations of Girl Scouts, is nestled peacefully in the hillsides above Claremont. Adjacent to the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, it is home to fascinating native plants and animals. There is no better place for girls to step away from the urban hustle and bustle and learn about the natural world and how humans can protect it.
The camp operates with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes.
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
- Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
- Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
- Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
- Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities.
- Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
- Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
- Assist in program areas such as archery, high ropes and all camp activities, as directed.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
- Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
- Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by the Health and Inclusion Specialist.
- Be alert to campers’ and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems and discuss with the Health and Inclusion Specialist and/or Outdoor Program Supervisor when appropriate.
- Establish and monitor safety procedures for archery and low/high ropes course program according to Girl Scout and ACA standards including the training of campers.
- Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the Camp Experience Manager.
- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
- Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
- Set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
- Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver (as needed) evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
- Attend and participate in daily meetings.
- Provide check in/out support and provide outstanding customer service to families.
- Responsible for taking care of special programming equipment and supplies.
- Set up and take down ropes course and/or archery range in orderly fashion including the maintenance of accurate inventories of supplies and equipment.
- Evaluates and reports as requested by the Camp Experience Manager or other administrative staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be 18 years of age or be a high school graduate by the start of camp.
- Must be available for 10 weeks of day camp (June 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025) and training dates that will be scheduled prior to camp.
- Must possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid Certification throughout the position’s employment dates. Training will be available.
- Must submit a basic health history form as set by the American Camping Association.
- Must hold current archery and/or high ropes certifications or willing to obtain by the start of camp. Trainings will be available.
- Ability to spend time sitting, utilizing the computer, and standing and walking throughout the facilities.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.
- Must possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.
Recommended Education, Training and Experience
- Documented experienced teaching or interacting in youth programming
GSGLA Employee Requirements
- Comply with state-mandated reporter training
- Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned
Vaccination Policy
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.
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