Archery & Field Sports Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana • Valparaiso, IN

57d • $125 - $125 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for campers ages 5-17. As a Program Specialist, you will be critical to the success of the summer as you supervise and deliver progressive archery & field sports experiences for campers, including the development and facilitation of archery and traditional and non-traditional sport activities.

Requirements

• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
• Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting
• Prior experience participating in and/or instructing archery
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey rules and ensure range safety while supporting children to more competently play a sport they may never have played before
• Must be 19+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work and live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Oversee archery range, including facilitating archery activities; when not at the archery range, assist with facilitating field sports activities (i.e. volleyball, large group games, etc.)
• Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
• Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
• Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
• Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper-led planning and Girl Scout program guidelines
• Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
• Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment
• Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment
• Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Included room and board
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested. Archery training is required for this position if you do not have a current certification.
• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED