What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAMP AIDE - Camp Piperwood position at Girl Scouts of Western New York Inc?
Position Title: Camp Aide – Day Camp
Reports To: Assistant Camp Director
Department: Program
Status: Exempt
Summary:
To assist with general housekeeping, program and unit areas, as well as other duties assigned by the Assistant Camp Director. Actual salary will be based on applicant’s experience
Essential Functions:
- Develops professional goals for the summer that will help support and meet GSWNY’s mission and camp goals.
- Assist in the daily preparation of meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner)
- Assist with packing out supplies for all camp cookouts.
- Assist in keeping the program areas (lodges) neat and organized.
- Assist with camp inventories.
- Assist the unit counselors with daily activities.
- Participates in all aspects of camp, including pre-camp, open house and post camp.
- Apply behavior management techniques to conflicts with children when necessary.
- Report incidents/accidents to supervisor or health supervisor.
- May need to act as bus aide at some point during the summer day camp season (will receive additional pay)
- If acting as bus aide
- Must meet the bus at the terminal or first bus stop in the morning.
- Take a head count of the campers every day during the morning pick-up and evening drop-off and maintain safety and orderliness on the bus.
- Report absent campers to the Assistant Camp Director every morning and evening.
- Assure that a parent or other designated adult meets campers before the bus drives off by utilizing the camper pick-up form.
- Accepts other duties as deemed necessary by the Assistant Camp Director/Camp Director
- Reports suspected child abuse to supervisor immediately.
Qualifications:
- Willingness to abide by the policies and practices of the Girl Scouts of Western New York Inc.
- Minimum age: 15
- Current certification in First Aid & CPR or individual is willing to complete certification course during designated training day.
- Certified Sex Offender Registry and Criminal Background Checks will be completed for personnel file.
- Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and peers in an outdoor environment.
- Prior camp experience and/or interest in the Girl Scout Camping program.
- Willingness to place the needs of girls and camp above personal desires.
- Good health and stamina necessary to work in the camp setting.
- The acceptance of irregular work hours.
- The acceptance and understanding that employment is at a day camp.
Physical Requirements:
- Assist the campers in emergency situations.
- Lift 35 pounds.
- Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control and ability to adapt well to changing situations.
- Participate in structured and unstructured activities.
- Must be willing to work in an outdoor setting and in inclement weather.
- Provides excellent customer service to other staff members, campers, parents and visitors to camp.
- Accept and follow directions both in verbal and written form.
