Summer Camp 2027 - Overnight Camp Staff

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio • Morrow, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is hiring full-time staff for its overnight summer camp season at Camp Whip Poor Will in Morrow, Ohio. The season runs from mid-May through early August, and staff receive full training and onboarding before programming begins. Staff live on-site throughout the summer and help campers choose and take part in activities such as hiking, swimming, outdoor living skills, teamwork, archery, nature activities, crafts, and badge work. Housing and food are provided during working hours, and staff receive a two-hour break Monday through Thursday. Workdays are primarily Sunday through Friday.

Available roles include Camp Nurse, Program Director, Waterfront Director, Trip & Travel Director, Lead Counselor, Adventure Challenge Education Specialist, Arts & Crafts Specialist, Nature & STEM Specialist, Unit Counselor, and Lifeguard Counselor. Role-specific duties include camper health and medication support; supervising staff and programming; managing waterfront facilities and activities; planning travel programming; leading camp units; and developing or delivering adventure, arts, crafts, nature, STEM, and other camper activities. Training is provided for certain roles, including Adventure Challenge Education, archery, waterfront lifeguarding, and small craft activities.

Candidates should enjoy the outdoors, have experience working with youth, provide excellent customer service, and work effectively as part of a team. A high school diploma or GED and experience in youth programming are listed as required. Applicants for roles requiring on-site living must be comfortable living on-site 24/7 during camp season. Specific age, driver’s license, and swimming requirements vary by position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Experience in youth programming.
• Must enjoy and be comfortable working outdoors with youth.
• For roles requiring on-site living, must be comfortable and able to live on-site 24/7 during camp season.
• Camp Nurse applicants must be at least 21 years old, able to live on-site, hold a valid driver’s license, and be a current registered nurse or Emergency Medical Technician.
• Program Director applicants must be at least 21 years old, able to live on-site, and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Waterfront Director applicants must be at least 21 years old, able to live on-site, and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Trip & Travel Director applicants must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Lead Counselor, Adventure Challenge Education Specialist, Arts & Crafts Specialist, Nature & STEM Specialist, Unit Counselor, and Lifeguard Counselor applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Lifeguard Counselor applicants must be able to swim 150 meters continuously and tread water for 3 minutes; this skill is assessed during lifeguard certification.
• Must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, handling objects, and reaching; lifting or moving up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally; and the listed vision requirements.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and be able to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Help campers choose and participate in camp activities, including hiking, swimming, outdoor living skills, teamwork, archery, nature activities, crafts, and badge activities.
• Camp Nurse: Support the health and safety of campers and staff by providing first aid and administering medications according to the camp health care plan.
• Program Director: Supervise and support program specialists, schedule programming across camp units, and ensure programs follow industry standards, ACA accreditation guidelines, and Safety Activity Checkpoints.
• Waterfront Director: Supervise lifeguards, manage waterfront facilities and equipment, and plan, supervise, and deliver safe and age-appropriate waterfront activities.
• Trip & Travel Director: Assist with planning, managing, and implementing the travel program and its equipment needs.
• Lead Counselor: Supervise unit counselors, meet camper needs, and carry out camp activities to provide a quality Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Adventure Challenge Education Specialist: Develop and deliver adventure challenge activities and support sports and archery programs at resident camp.
• Arts & Crafts Specialist: Develop and deliver arts and crafts activities for campers.
• Nature & STEM Specialist: Develop and deliver environmental and STEM activities for campers.
• Unit Counselor: Lead and teach activities, guide campers’ personal growth, and help provide a quality camp experience.
• Lifeguard Counselor: Plan, teach, coordinate, and carry out activities; guide camper growth; and supervise waterfront activities to help ensure a safe environment.

Benefits

• Housing provided during working hours.
• Food provided during working hours.
• Full training and onboarding program; role-specific training is provided for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

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