Assistant Camp Director - Camp Tuckaho

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI INC•Troy, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Camp Director - Tuckaho assists in the management of the overall camp operation in the direction of the camp director. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Tuckaho in Troy, Missouri. Limited hourly work, including some evening meetings, will be required prior to camp season. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

Requirements

Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 21
Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures
Has successful experience working with groups of children
Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers
Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude
Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain
Basic Water Rescue or ARC Lifeguard, or willingness to obtain.
Small Craft Safety: Canoeing, or willingness to obtain
USA Archery 1, or willingness to obtain
Valid state driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Two years of camp experience is preferred
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff.
Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated.
Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session.
Assumes check-in duties as delegated.
Reviews unit roster and camper information forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
Assist with designing, delivering, and evaluating camp program that meets the needs and interests of the camps target populations and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner.
Assist with hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of seasonal staff.
Oversee Dining Hall Operations
Assist in the daily operation of the summer camp including food service, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and health care.
Provide unit, staff, and camper assistance as directed.
Maintains all necessary records, reports, inventories, and evaluations.
Submits all required reports, administrative records, and paperwork according to established deadlines
Assists in providing direction and support to all staff in handling accidents, incidents, and emergencies.
Immediately informs the Camp Director in the event of accidents, incidents, and emergencies.
Coordinates the completion of required reports
Act as the Camp Director and assume the responsibilities as such in the Camp Director’s absence.