Leadership Program Director Hoover

GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS INC•Town of Tully, NY

5d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Leadership Day Camp Director is responsible for assisting the Camp Director in the design, planning, implementation and staffing of key camp programming, especially the CIT program, as well as other components including but not limited to all camp activities, and thematic arts and crafts activities. The Leadership Day Camp Director will assist the Camp Director in the day-to-day management of the overall camp program through daily contact with counselors, CITs, and program staff as well as through other duties at the direction of the Camp Director.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to schedule and supervise staff; supervisory experience helpful.
Believe in the Girl Scout mission.
Have training and/or experience working with children in an outdoor setting preferred, but not necessary.
Prior summer day or resident camp experience preferred (Girl Scout camp experience a plus).
Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and willingness to be a part of the camp community.
Skills related to lesson planning and implementation, such as: time management, creativity, flexibility, and public speaking skills.
Current First Aid and CPR training, or willingness to obtain during pre-camp training.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.
Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, a high level of flexibility, and willingness to be a part of the camp community.
Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment.
Current First Aid and CPR training, or willingness to obtain during pre-camp training.
Skills related to program planning and implementation, such as: time management, creativity, flexibility, public speaking skills, organization, and strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Additional trainings such as Lifeguarding, Small Craft Safety, Wilderness First Aid, Archery, etc., not required, but are a definite plus.

Responsibilities

Attend all staff training weeks.
Participate in the planning and conducting of pre-camp training.
Assist the Camp Director in the creation of weekly schedules and rosters for campers and staff members, including units, breaks, and all activities.
Maintaining in-depth knowledge about the facility and its emergency action plan; ensure proper safety procedures are followed and activate the emergency action plan when necessary; respond to on-site incidents and accidents.
Follow reporting procedures to the Camp Director and GSNYPENN Director of Outdoor Experience.
Utilize CPR and First Aid training as necessary.
Maintain an understanding of NYS Department of Health standards, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, and American Camp Association Standards as pertaining to the program areas.
Acting as a leader and role model to other staff members through enthusiastic participation in all camp programming, utilizing excellent customer service skills, maintaining a professional demeanor and positive, upbeat disposition, maintaining the tenets of the Girl Scout Law, and communicating with other staff members in a way that is positive and encouraging.
Assist the Camp Director in overseeing any day-to-day operations such as food services, health services, programs, human resource matters, interaction with parents, and camper/staff supervision.
Assist with check in and check out procedures.
Assist with weekly camp clean up, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick-up, etc.
Assist the Camp Director in planning and implementing all-camp activities and campfires for camp. Assign staff where needed.
Ensure counselors are keeping program areas clean and organized. Inform the Camp Director of any needed supply/equipment purchases, damaged or missing program supplies.
Serve as on-site supervisor during one or more overnight programs during the camp season.
Fills in for Camp Director as needed.