Day Camp Staff

Girl Scouts of Orange County • Irvine, CA

2d

About The Position

Day Camp Staff are responsible for maintaining a high level of effectiveness and efficiency for all those participating in outdoor programming - with a strong focus on day camp programming. They are also responsible to assist and support the development and delivery of a safe and meaningful Girl Scout Leadership Experience and other miscellaneous programming.
Essential Responsibilities/Activities:
Assist in the development and implementation of the day camp program.
Maintain a high level of customer service to those participating in day camp programs and when communicating with parents and GSOC Headquarters Staff.
Understand and know the program participants and help them to respect the rights of others and to appreciate differences and similarities so that all participants have a strong positive experience.
Is responsible for the health and safety of program participants and staff, including self.
Submit records, reports, and inventories as required. Help to maintain equipment.
Give direction and guidance as it is needed to ensure the quality and success of the day camp program.
Maintain clear communication.
Take a positive leadership role.
Help to provide and maintain staff cohesiveness.

Requirements

• At least 18 years or older
• Experience with working with school aged children in small and large groups.
• Demonstrate high level of verbal and written communication skills including the ability to employ diverse styles of communication and public speaking strategies.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize and be a well-organized time manager.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) experiences with databases.
• Ability to supervise campers effectively and safely.
• Conflict resolution and management skills.
• Have a clear understanding of customer service.
• Able to communicate clearly with a variety of individuals (children, staff, parents, employees)
• Willingness to accept the beliefs and principles of the Girl Scout Movement and acceptance of the relevant and compelling benefits of Girl Scouting.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and teams, and willingness to work with persons regardless of age, race, disability, religion, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background.
• Excellent ability to understand and monitor budget performance and performance metrics.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Licensed and insured California driver; must be able to pass background screening including driving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of the day camp program.
• Maintain a high level of customer service to those participating in day camp programs and when communicating with parents and GSOC Headquarters Staff.
• Understand and know the program participants and help them to respect the rights of others and to appreciate differences and similarities so that all participants have a strong positive experience.
• Is responsible for the health and safety of program participants and staff, including self.
• Submit records, reports, and inventories as required. Help to maintain equipment.
• Give direction and guidance as it is needed to ensure the quality and success of the day camp program.
• Maintain clear communication.
• Take a positive leadership role.
• Help to provide and maintain staff cohesiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed