Leadership Counselor - Overnight Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington • Allyn, WA

4d • $105 - $115 • Onsite

About The Position

The Leadership Counselor supervises and mentors campers in the high school leadership program, which spans three progressive levels. Under the guidance of the Leadership Coordinator, they facilitate engaging workshops and activities designed to prepare participants for hands-on work with younger camper groups. Leadership Counselors live in an outdoor unit with their campers and actively participate in all aspects of camp life with their group. Compensation for this position is $105 - $115 per day, with the starting rate dependent on previous employment at GSWW camps. Camp Season 2026 will run from June 7th through August 18th, with start and end dates determined by position. Overnight camp staff will divide their summer between Camp Robbinswold (located in Lilliwaup, WA) and Camp St. Albans (located in Allyn, WA). They will begin at St. Albans for the first week of training, then transition to Robbinswold for the second week. Staff will work three one-week camper sessions at Robbinswold, take a short break, and then complete three sessions at St. Albans.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with youth 6-17 years old
• 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 and hours, including overnight and weekend responsibilities
• 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 high school leadership program, including overnight responsibilities and guiding them through all aspects of their camp day such as meals and activities
• Facilitate workshops on leadership and camp staff skills to meet Counselor-in-Training 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 meals, 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

• Education Level: High school or GED