Assistant Camp Director (Camp Pennyroyal)
About The Position
The Assistant Camp Director supports the daily operations of Camp Pennyroyal, a 180-acre Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana overnight camp near Owensboro, Kentucky, serving Girl Scouts in grades 4–12. The camp offers traditional activities such as boating, archery, and ropes courses, with programs led by paid staff and volunteers. The role helps ensure operations align with ACA standards and supports staff training and development, administrative duties, supervision, and program implementation while fostering a positive camp culture. This seasonal position includes room, board, and most meals. The Assistant Camp Director is on call whenever campers are on the property and should expect long, non-traditional working hours, with breaks typically between sessions. Work includes outdoor duties in varied weather, assisting with ropes and waterfront activities, and walking or hiking daily over uneven terrain. Private quarters are provided.
Requirements
- At least one year of childcare or youth program experience.
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
- At least one year of administrative experience.
- Age 21 or older.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- Swimming proficiency.
- Ability to drive pickup trucks and boats.
- Must pass background checks and complete required forms.
- Must support the Girl Scout mission and promote diversity and safety.
- Current American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications; waterfront lifeguarding certification is strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Current waterfront lifeguarding certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage hiring, training, scheduling, budgets, and purchasing.
- Coordinate with departments on scheduling, transportation, and safety orientations.
- Ensure onboarding is completed.
- Supervise staff.
- Assist with session openings and closings and provide customer service.
- Update camper records in CampDoc.
- Conduct facility and equipment checks.
- Process Trading Post purchases.
- Ensure program quality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Support staff training and development, administrative operations, and program implementation.
- Help ensure daily camp operations align with ACA standards and foster a positive camp culture.
Benefits
- Room and board.
- Most meals provided.
- Supportive community environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
