Summer Camp: Arts & Crafts Leader

Girl Scouts In The Heart Of PA•Halifax, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp Arts and Crafts Leader oversees, plans, and facilitates assigned activities, weekly progressive programming, and the inventory and maintenance of activity equipment at Camp Small Valley. In conjunction with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor, the role develops and implements programming aligned with camp goals, individual goals, assigned activities, and camp policies and procedures. The Leader keeps staff informed of programming needs and communicates activity plans and staff roles clearly. The Leader provides age-, ability-, and readiness-appropriate challenges for Girl Scouts at multiple levels; helps coordinate group living, housekeeping, and sanitation; and supports camper health and safety in the unit activity area. This includes maintaining a well-equipped first aid kit, reporting accidents promptly, and keeping the health supervisor informed about camper and staff health. The role also assists with emergency response under the GSHPA crisis management plan, maintains records and reports, manages activity supplies and inventory, and assists in the unit at the end of the activity day. The position requires attending and completing all pre-camp training and working outdoors, including in extreme weather conditions.

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.
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 live and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to walk one mile over uneven terrain.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning and executing arts and crafts activities and creating weekly lesson plans for different themed camps.
Experience creating weekly programs and lead schedules and ordering program supplies.
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 apprised of programming needs.
Communicate assigned activities and staff roles to other camp staff during activity time.
Provide age-, ability-, and readiness-appropriate challenges for multiple Girl Scout levels.
Assist with execution of the GSHPA crisis management plan during emergencies at camp, at any time of day or night.
Help coordinate and implement group living for the unit, including housekeeping and sanitation.
Maintain camper health and safety in the unit activity area, including maintaining a well-equipped first aid kit, promptly reporting accidents, and keeping the health supervisor informed about the health status of campers and unit staff.
Plan and execute arts and crafts activities and, preferably, create weekly lesson plans for different themed camps.
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 and 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.
Attend and complete all pre-camp training.
Perform other duties as assigned.