Leadership Counselor - Day Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington • Carnation, WA

20d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Leadership Counselor supervises and mentors campers in the leadership programs, which spans three progressive levels. Under the guidance of the Assistant Camp Director, they facilitate engaging workshops and activities designed to prepare participants for hands-on work with younger camper groups.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with youth 5-17 years old
• Additional, concentrated experience working with high school students
• Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
• Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain
• Current certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Girl Scout program
• Experience in overnight camp setting
• If 21 years of age - a valid driver’s license and clean driving record and willingness to transport campers and staff in a 12-passenger van

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of campers in the leadership program, including assigning campers to their program assignments
• Facilitate workshops on leadership and camp staff skills to meet Counselor-in-Training and Program Aide goals and outcomes
• Observe, coach, and evaluate program participants during their unit placements working with younger campers
• Collaborate with Unit Counselors to positively support leadership program participants during their placements with younger camper programs
• Support and participate in the implementation of all camp activities such as all camp games, campfires, etc.
• Carry out established duties for general camp operations including check-in and check-out, bus supervision, camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork
• This is a general description of the essential responsibilities of the position and is not inclusive of all job duties; other associated duties may be assigned

What This Job Offers

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