What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at Girl Scouts of North East Ohio?
Locations: Camp Ledgewood in Peninsula, OH and/or Camp Timberlane in Wakeman, OH
Summer Camp Dates (including staff training days): May 30, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Compensation: $450.00 per week
The Unit Counselor plays a vital role in delivering a transformative camp experience that nurtures personal growth, fosters resilience, and cultivates a meaningful connection to each other and the natural world. In partnership with fellow counselors and under the guidance of the Unit Leader, this position creates a vibrant environment that embodies the Girl Scout values of courage, confidence, and character. Through thoughtfully designed and engaging activities, the Unit Counselor challenges and uplifts every camper, ensuring an experience rich with camaraderie, friendship-building, and lasting memories. As a mentor and guide, the Unit Counselor supports campers in navigating daily activities, developing new skills, and forming friendships, while upholding the highest standards of safety, integrity, and positive behavior management.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- Assist in the leadership and guidance of a unit under the direction and supervision of the Unit Leader
- Participate in the general planning of the camp program
- Live with a group of campers and help each camper adjust and grow with other campers and camp life
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served
- Interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately modeling behavior in a positive manner
- Assist the Unit Leader in carrying out necessary safety and health regulations and camper charts
- Assist in the guidance of individual campers in the participation of group, unit, and all-camp activities
- Assist with program activities and other activities in the unit, working closely with Unit Leader and Program Director
- Assist with all-camp program activities and other camp-wide activities as assigned
- Assist in activity teaching as assigned
- Set standards/examples of courtesy, good taste, respect, and proper manners throughout camp and in the dining hall, helping with campers as needed
- Conducts initial and end-of-season inventory, store equipment for safety
- Report all incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately
- Responsible for completing and returning all records to the supervisor
- Adhere to and uphold the safety and program standards of Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA), Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO), and the American Camp Association (ACA) standards at all times
- As a member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are embraced and incorporated into the work
- Other duties as needed to conduct a successful program
- Responsible for the welfare, safety, and cleanliness of each individual and camper in unit
- Follows and enforces all recommended health guidelines, including handwashing and cleaning/sanitizing as needed
Join us this summer as a Camp Counselor and make a lasting impact on the lives of young campers!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $450.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $450
