What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Camp- Activity Lead position at Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia?
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CAMP ACTIVITY LEAD
This position runs from May 27 to July 18, 2025, requiring overnight stays onsite and travel between our camps in Savannah, Augusta, and Lizella GA. You will be required to report to your assigned camp on Sundays. For the full schedule, please review the listing on really or email careers@gshg.org.
Session Location Dates
Training Camp Low | Savannah, GA May 27 – May 30th
Week 1 Camp Low | Savannah, GA June 1st – June 6th
Week 2 Camp CMJ | Macon, GA June 8th – June 13th
Week 3 Camp CMJ | Macon, GA June 15th – June 20th
Week 4 Camp CMJ | Macon, GA June 22nd- June 27th
Week 5 Camp Tanglewood| Martinez, GA July 8th- July 11th
Week 6 Travel Camp July 13th- July 18th
Team Role
The role of a Camp Activity Lead is integral to fostering leadership and skill development among campers through engaging and safe activities. As Camp Activity Lead in their assigned area, these individuals are responsible for delivering programming that aligns with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Essential Duties
* Leads 4-5 activity sessions per day, Monday – Thursday, while camp is in session. Leads activities in assigned areas for all grade levels, and other activity sessions as needed.
* Assists as needed on Check-in and Check-out days (normally Sundays and Fridays).
* Follows plan designs for sessions created by Camp Program Director and/or full-time staff.
* Assists in planning special events, “All Camp” and evening activities and/or travel programs in coordination with the Unit Leads as needed.
* Lives in a weekly assigned cabin or platform tent Unit with your Unit Team and 10-18 campers; assists with supervision of campers when their counselors take breaks. Provides direct supervision to campers during assigned evening programs or evening unit activities.
* Communicates supply or equipment needs promptly to Camp Program Director.
* Facilitates skill building opportunities in the program area assigned.
* Ensure program components are consistent with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and meets expectations set forth in the published camp brochure.
* Maintains inventory records for assigned area and returns supplies to safe storage after use.
* Educates campers and Team Members on safety procedures prior to all activities and ensures safe use of specialized equipment.
Essential Duties
* Notifies the Camp Director of all concerns related to facility safety and camper physical and emotional safety and follows emergency procedures correctly.
* Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
* Be a registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA and believe in the movement's mission.
* Be at least 19 years of age with one season of related camp experience.
* Possess a current driver’s license and valid auto insurance coverage.
* Be able to endure prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking, climbing, and stretching.
* Moderate lifting (up to 25 lbs.).
* Walking on uneven terrain, up and down hills for distances up to ½ mile.
* Possess endurance, stamina, keen awareness, and sound judgement to respond, as appropriate, to various emergency situations. Ability to live in a rustic camp setting and work irregular hours with exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, or bats.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per day
Application Question(s):
- Do you understand that this is a resident camp position where you will be required to stay overnight at our various camp sites throughout our jurisdiction? Training week is manditory.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $70
