What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Camp- Junior Counselor position at Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia?
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Assistant Camp Director
Schedule
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 Junior Counselor plays a key role in supporting the Unit Team to deliver engaging and impactful programming that aligns with the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia's mission. While not solely responsible for camper supervision, Junior Counselors contribute to creating an inclusive, safe, and enriching unit environment by assisting with daily activities, encouraging camper self-care, and promoting positive camper behavior.
Essential Duties
- Live in a weekly assigned cabin or platform tent Unit with your Unit Team and 10-18 campers
- Build a positive relationship with campers with your Unit Team by learning camper names and celebrating positive camper behavior
- Assist campers in developing positive self-care habits while away from home such as good personal hygiene and proper care of minor first aid concerns
- Facilitate program activities such as songs, games, flag ceremonies and badge activities
- Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere with team members, campers, families, and community program partners
- Set a positive example for campers and team members by participating in Unit and All Camp kapers
- Assist with coordinating your Unit to and from activities with attention to time management and communication between your Unit Team
- Notify Unit Leader of all concerns related to facility safety and camper physical and emotional safety and follow emergency procedures correctly
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Be registered as a member of Girl Scouts of the USA and believe in the mission of the movement.
- Be at least 16 years of age with signed permission from your parent/guardian.
- 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: $35.00 - $40.00 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 : $35 - $40
