Summer Camp 2027- Day Camp Staff

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio • Maineville, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is hiring summer Day Camp staff at Camp Butterworth in Maineville, Ohio, from late May through early August 2027. Staff provide camp programming and help girls choose and participate in activities such as hiking, swimming, creeking, outdoor living skills, teamwork, archery, nature activities, crafts, and badge work. Depending on the position, staff may live on-site during camp season or commute daily.

Available roles include Assistant Camp Director, Program Director, Business/Social Media Manager, Program Specialists, Lifeguards, and Unit Counselors. These roles support camp administration, business operations, programming, camper development, and safety. Staff positions are full-time for the camp season, with a regular Monday–Friday daytime schedule and an expected weekly overnight on Thursdays. Some roles require on-site living.

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio emphasizes belonging, respect, and diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiences for girls, volunteers, and staff. It is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Experience in youth programming.
• Enjoy and be comfortable working outdoors with youth.
• For roles requiring on-site living, be comfortable and able to live on-site 24/7 during camp season.
• Assistant Camp Director applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to live on-site.
• Program Director applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to live on-site.
• Business/Social Media Manager applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• Program Specialists, Lifeguards, and Unit Counselors applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Work the regular Monday–Friday daytime schedule, with the expectation of a weekly overnight on Thursdays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Camp Director with developing, implementing, evaluating, and administering the Day Camp Program; supervise and support unit counselors; help schedule programs across camp; and ensure programming follows industry standards, ACA accreditation guidelines, and Safety Activity Checkpoints.
• Supervise and support program specialists and lifeguards; coordinate programming; manage waterfront facilities and equipment; and plan, supervise, and deliver safe, age-appropriate activities across camp and at the waterfront.
• Manage camp business operations, including purchasing, camper records, customer service, and financial records, according to council policies and procedures; oversee camp social media and digital communications and create content highlighting programs, activities, and the camper experience.
• Plan, teach, and carry out specialized camper activities based on weekly themes, ages, and abilities in areas including arts and crafts, sports, and Older Girl Leadership; facilitate high-risk activities such as archery, hatchet throwing, and the climbing wall.
• Plan, teach, and carry out activities, guide campers in their personal growth, and supervise the pool to help ensure a safe environment.
• Plan, teach, coordinate, and carry out activities; provide a quality camp experience; and guide campers in their personal growth.
• Provide camp programming and help girls participate in activities such as hiking, swimming, creeking, outdoor living skills, teamwork, archery, nature activities, crafts, and badge activities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build skills in conflict resolution, interpersonal communication, creativity, problem solving, management, time management, and prioritization, as well as experience working directly with children.
• Specialized training is provided for Program Specialists.
• Lifeguard training is provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED