Summer Camp: Arts & Crafts Leader
About The Position
The Summer Camp Arts and Crafts Leader works at Camp Small Valley and is responsible for overseeing, planning, and facilitating assigned activities and progressive weekly programming, as well as maintaining activity equipment and inventory. In conjunction with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor, the Leader develops and implements programming aligned with camp goals, individual goals, assigned activities, and camp policies and procedures. The role includes communicating activity plans and staff roles, adapting activities for different Girl Scout levels, supporting unit group living, and helping maintain camper health and safety. The Leader also keeps records, submits supply needs, assists with unit responsibilities, and follows GSHPA policies and emergency procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum hiring age of 21.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate girls to participate in and lead activities in a flexible, professional manner.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies 24/7 while on camp property and follow established GSHPA emergency procedures.
- Activity Leader experience creating weekly programs, lead schedules, and program ordering.
- Attend and complete all pre-camp training.
- Ability to live and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to walk a mile over uneven terrain.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
- Ability to lead and facilitate events and activities.
- Ability to work with diverse populations in a group setting.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience planning and executing arts and crafts activities and creating lesson plans for different themed camps on a weekly basis.
- Experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement programming with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor, based on camp program goals, individual goals, assigned activities, and camp policies and procedures.
- Meet regularly with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor and keep staff informed of programming needs.
- Communicate assigned activities and specific staff roles to other camp staff during activity time.
- Provide challenges appropriate to the age, ability, and readiness of multiple Girl Scout levels.
- Assist with executing the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies that may occur at camp at any time, day or night.
- Help coordinate and implement group living in the unit, including assisting with housekeeping and sanitation.
- Maintain camper health and safety in the unit activity area, including keeping a well-equipped first aid kit, promptly reporting accidents, and informing the health supervisor about campers’ and unit staff’s health status.
- Keep written records and formal reports and submit them by established deadlines.
- Assist in the unit at the end of the activity day.
- Create and maintain activity inventory.
- Submit supply lists and needs to the Program Director before, during, and at the close of camp.
- Abide by the GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
