Summer Camp: Counselor Supervisor

GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PA•Jefferson Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor Supervisor assists in supervising counselors and staff at a residential Girl Scout summer camp. Because the role involves close contact with and overnight supervision of minor girls, the posting requires the Summer Camp Counselor to be female and requires a current form of ID affirming female gender at hire. The supervisor supports camp operations by overseeing units, staff assignments, schedules, programming, supplies, records, and camper check-in and check-out. The role includes coaching and evaluating counselors and adventure staff, coordinating activities and communications, and helping carry out emergency procedures. The supervisor may cover unit staffing ratios or fill in as a Camp Counselor when needed. The position requires completing pre-camp training and being able to live and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old; applicants aged 25 or older are preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience working in a camp leadership setting required.
Experience working with children.
Ability to motivate girls to participate and lead activities flexibly and professionally in accordance with GSHPA strategies.
Valid driver's license that must be maintained.
Ability to develop and lead activities.
Must attend and complete pre-camp training.
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 adapt to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
Ability to work with diverse populations in a group setting.
Strong verbal communication, organizational, and public speaking skills.
Must pass required background checks.
Must present a current form of ID affirming female gender at hire.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Age 25 or older.
Bachelor’s degree, or currently pursuing one, in Camp Administration, Education, Outdoor Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise Adventure Staff and Camp Counselors and hold weekly meetings with them.
Oversee camp units and assist in assigning staff and campers to tents, cabins, and yurts.
Coordinate daily announcements and special recognitions.
Maintain records of badges and patches earned, and track remaining inventory.
Collect and distribute mail daily.
Assist the Summer Camp Manager in developing routines, staff schedules, and camp operating procedures.
Conduct mid-summer and end-of-summer evaluations for Camp Counselors and Adventure Staff.
Maintain inventory of adventure and unit equipment and request supplies as needed.
Oversee weekly unit cookouts, including inventory, ordering, distribution, and execution.
Ensure Adventure Staff and Camp Counselors deliver programming in compliance with council, camp, and safety procedures.
Review Adventure lesson plans with the Summer Camp Manager to ensure safe, quality programming aligned with ACCT and GSHPA guidelines.
Prepare and stock core unit supplies before each camp week, and ensure counselors understand their use and the planned activities.
Coordinate development of resource boxes for rainy days or when program areas cannot operate because of weather or equipment failure.
Plan and lead staff meetings for all camp staff when the Summer Camp Manager is absent.
Participate in Camp Administration meetings and provide ongoing coaching and support to camp staff.
Conduct daily unit inspections.
Assist in executing the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies at any time of day or night.
Keep written records of units and programs, prepare formal reports, and submit them by established deadlines.
Support camper check-in and check-out.
Help cover staffing ratios in units and fill in as a Camp Counselor when necessary.
Follow ACA and GSUSA guidelines in all activity areas and abide by the GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.