Leadership Coordinator

Description

Who We Are 

Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Working for Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) is much more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to bring your talent, passion, and perspective to a girl-centric, mission driven organization. We are seeking individuals committed to making a difference and are enthusiastic team players who want to join an organization with a proud history and a growing future. Joining our staff means working to your full potential in a dynamic and diverse environment that strives for equity for all.

Position Summary

Oversee camp leadership activities, programs, kitchen support staff, and safety. Guide campers on leadership track through CIT programs, PA programs, and PAIT programs participating in either day or overnight camp. Also assisting counselors with developing leadership skills. This seasonal full-time position is needed at Camp Alice Chester in East Troy, WI from May 21, 2025, through July 29, 2025.

Requirements

What You’ll Do 

• Direct and supervise camp leadership activities, Counselor-in-Training campers (CITs), Program Aides (PAs), Program Aides in Training (PAITs), and staff.
• Coordinate meals in the dining hall.
• Train, supervise, and support kitchen support staff.
• Supervise, support, and advise CITs, PAs and PAITs.
• Provide administrative support and oversight to overall camp functions.
• Prepare and conduct pre-camp and in-service staff trainings.
• Teach staff their responsibilities and activities during staff training, including: How to work with teens in our leadership programs, Effective leadership skills, Teambuilding and debriefing.
• Oversee counselors who are assigned CITs, PAs, and PAITs alongside Counselor Coordinator or Day Camp Coordinator. 
• Ensure staff and leadership campers wellbeing by monitoring that they get enough rest, time and days off, that recreational activities are available to them, and that individual needs are met.
• Implement routines, schedules, and procedures for leadership activities.
• Provide support to Counselor Coordinator in the supervision, support, and evaluation of camp counselors.
• Oversee set-up of camper units and assist with initial and end-of-season inventories and storage of equipment for safety.
• Submit or place orders for equipment and /or supplies when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of materials.
• Ensure evaluations are conducted for all participants in the leadership program.
• Be responsible for the welfare and monitor the adjustment of campers to camp, coaching counselors to handle any problems that arise.
• Interpret, enforce and teach state, American Camp Association, and Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints and standards. 
• Maintain knowledge of state codes and ACA standards within the kitchen and that they are properly implemented.
• Prepare, review and submit records and requested reports on time.
• Prepare an evaluation and summary of current season including inventories, staff evaluations, camper reports and recommendations for the following season.
• Comprehend, monitor and be willing to assist with crisis management plan and overall safety guidelines, including emergency procedures.?? 
• Assist with opening, closing, and daily cleaning of Camp.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are & Keys To Success 

• At least 21 years of age.
• Experience and/or education in camp/recreational programming preferred.
• Ability to schedule and supervise staff.
• Ability to work and collaborate with peers.
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
• Ability to creatively plan, originate, organize, and carry out daily and special programs.  
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license for at least one year. Valid driver’s license, compliance with the council’s policy of automobile insurance limits, and a driving record that meets the requirements for coverage of the council’s business auto insurance carrier.
• Comfort and ability to live, sleep, and work in a rustic outdoor environment with irregular hours.  
• Physical demands and work environment regularly requires the employee to walk, hike, and work outdoors in wooded areas and?as well as?inclement?weather and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to lift 40lbs. 
• Commitment to creating and maintaining a positive, fun, and professional environment.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate instructions, issues, and needs with cam