What are the responsibilities and job description for the El Ranchito Activities Coordinator position at Girl Scouts?
Job Details
Job Location
El Ranchito Program Center - Long Beach, CA
Position Type
Seasonal
Salary Range
18.75 Hourly
Description
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 Activities Coordinator (Seasonal) is responsible for monitoring programs and activities as set forth by the Camp Experience Manager and by the Outdoor Program Supervisor. The Activities Coordinator also facilitates programs within GSGLA safety guidelines. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating a positive learning environment in a summer camp setting, monitoring upkeep and safe use of activity equipment (i.e. high ropes and archery), and assisting with the implementation of camp activities.
El Ranchito Day Camp
Tucked away in the charming suburbs of Long Beach, El Ranchito is a tree-lined high adventure day camp, where campers are encouraged to take safe risks that boost bravery and promote goal setting. Exciting, confidence-building outdoor activities include archery, low ropes, and a 32-foot climbing tower.
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
- Ensure camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures.
Assist in the implementation of staff training for specific activity areas.
Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
Oversee care and storage of all archery and high ropes equipment.
Regularly monitor work of Activities Leaders to ensure safety.
Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders.
Function as an Acting Director during the camp's After Care program (4 : 30pm - 6 : 15pm).
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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
GSGLA Employee Requirements
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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