Camp Counselor and Lifeguard

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage•McCall, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position includes room and board for the length of employment. The best, most fun, challenging job you will ever love. As an overnight Camp Counselor, you will nurture, interact, support, and create a safe and inclusive environment in which all campers will have a fun-filled, exciting camp experience. Live in a unit of campers with a co-counselor and up to 16 campers, supervise all aspects of the camper’s day, lead campers through their weekly schedule and participate/teach/assist in all activities. About Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls offering programs from coast to coast and across the globe. Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Silver Sage Girl Scout Council is committed to providing a work environment of equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and have graduated high school (or the equivalent.)
First Aid and CPR certifications (training provided if needed)
Must feel comfortable living in a rustic camp environment with limited access to cell phone service and internet.
Must have experience working with children.

Nice To Haves

Lifeguard Certification preferred or willingness to get certified (training provided if needed)

Responsibilities

With a co-counselor, oversee a unit of up to 30 campers (ranging from ages 8 to 17) including providing activities, being a good role model and managing camper behavior.
Teach camp program includes Girl Scout badges, archery, outdoor cooking, fire building, low ropes, teambuilding activities, night hikes, mountain biking, overnight camping, and group games.
Assist Program Staff at Arts & Crafts, STEM and Waterfront program areas by providing group management, helping set up and put away supplies and engaging campers during the lessons.
Participate with campers during all camp activities, campfires, field trips and group games.
Provide camper supervision during down times including meals and rest hour.
Provide excellent customer service when interacting with families and visitors.
Assist with property upkeep including cleaning bathrooms, keeping spaces and shared materials tidy, and reporting any broken or missing supplies in a timely manner.
Complete daily sanitation practices including cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
Help as needed in the kitchen with dishes, cleaning, serving meals and meal prep.
Create a positive and supportive work environment.
Follow all camp policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Lifeguard the swim or boating area up to four times a day for different groups of campers ranging in age from 8 to 17.
Conduct swim checks for all campers.
Organize and inventory the waterfront supplies.