Camp Counselor

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey • Kinnelon, NJ

101d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment! Lake Rickabear Day Camp sits on 332 acres of land including a beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake, perfect for swimming, pedal boating, paddle boarding, and row boating. The Camp Counselor is responsible for the direct supervision of campers, ensuring their health, safety, well-being, and positive behavior. This role includes planning and implementing an inclusive program that promotes skill development, personal growth, and enjoyment. The Camp Counselor supports the delivery of a safe and structured unit program for groups of 12–20 girls and provides engaging, educational outdoor experiences aligned with the Girl Scout program.

Requirements

• Minimum age: 18
• Leadership, and ability to supervise a group of 12-20 children.
• Knowledge of safety practices and Girl Scout program preferred.
• Hold or be willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of safety practices and Girl Scout program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of the camp and its programs to reflect the goals of Girl Scouting.
• Attend pre-camp training.
• Assist the Unit Leader in developing the weekly program in the unit.
• Counselors may assume the Unit Leader's Responsibilities in the event of the Unit Leader's absence.
• Participate in all unit activities and all camp activities, overnights, and other activities as required.
• Supervise, participate, and support the unit staff, Specialists, and Guest Presenters.
• Assist with opening and closing of camp including needed inventories and reports.
• Must be able to stay and sleep over for at least two out of the three overnights.
• Promote high camper and staff morale.
• Follow all procedures established in the Camp Communicable Disease Plan to mitigate risks associated with communicable diseases including Covid19.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Daily Rate: $113 (new staff) - $118 per day (returning staff). This is based on a 7.5 hour work day, which translates to $15.07 - $15.73 per hour respectively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed