Camp Lead

This position pays $100 per day during camp season, and $16.50 per hour when working remotely.

The Camp Lead serves as the primary caregiver for each camper within their program and serves as a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Camp Lead works as part of a team to provide all campers with an enthusiastic, supportive opportunity to have fun, develop group skills, try new program activities, and to feel good about themselves in a safe, youth-led environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit and within activities throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes

• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement and empowerment of youth
• Ensure campers are properly supervised at all times according to Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints and American Camp Association standards
• Responsible for observing camper behavior, assessing its appropriateness, and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Communicate with Program Manager and Camp Directors about any camper behavioral problems
• Know and implement safety guidelines as outlined in the Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints and ACA standards

Program

• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes of GSHCC and Girl Scouts as a whole
• In collaboration with Program Manager and other Camp Leads, responsible for creating and facilitating workshops and activities to fill times between program areas
• Provide opportunity for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities
• Be the subject matter expert in Girl Scout programing for all ages
• Assist and actively participate in program areas such as waterfront, nature, archery, all-camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed
• Assist with camp operations such as horse feeding and kitchen cleanup as directed
• Work with fellow camp leaders to provide a safe and high-quality program

Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff

• Provide for the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs
• Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by health care facility on site
• Be alert to campers needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems
• Notify Camp Healthcare Manager and/or Camp Directors of problems where appropriate
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the Camp Director

Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior

• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship

Responsible for planning, leading, evaluating and assisting with out of camp trips as assigned

• Work with campers to develop safe, fun, girl-planned activities
• Educate and instruct campers on specific activities and Leave-No-Trace principles
• Provide necessary healthcare and first-aid while on trip, including routine medications
• Communicate with camp administration during trip as necessary