Program Director (Camp Pennyroyal)
About The Position
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is seeking a full-time Program Director for Camp Pennyroyal, an overnight camp located 15 miles south of Owensboro, Kentucky. The 180-acre camp serves Girl Scouts entering grades 4–12, with up to 70 campers per session, and offers activities including canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, archery, and a teams course. Camp facilities include an 8-acre lake, year-round buildings, platform tents, screened cabins, and primitive sites. The Program Director supports camper well-being and camp-wide program needs by developing girl-driven daily programming, assisting with staff training, and participating fully in daily camp life. The role includes helping unit staff, facilitating aquatic activities and campfires, managing camp traditions, and planning all-camp events. The Director should help nurture a positive, growth-focused camp culture. This is a seasonal position with a stated salary of $4,203. Staff receive room, board, and most meals. Work involves non-traditional and long hours, housing in staff units, outdoor work in all weather, daily walking on uneven terrain, regular swimming and boating, and the ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Experience in childcare or youth programs.
- Program-leading and program-development experience.
- ARC First Aid/CPR/AED and waterfront lifeguarding qualifications.
- Meet ACA and state and federal standards.
- Strong communication and time-management skills; adaptability, organization, consistency, customer-service skills, and problem-solving ability.
- Valid driver's license.
- Swimming proficiency.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Complete a background check and required screenings.
- Promote diversity and pluralism and support the Girl Scout mission, vision, and values, modeling the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Nice To Haves
- Program instruction skills.
- Supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with equipment scheduling.
- Fill supply requests and prepare weekly shopping lists.
- Check program areas, equipment, and facilities.
- Plan and implement camp-wide activities and help create weekly camper schedules.
- Ensure camper and staff safety and coach staff in safety practices.
- Assist with staff training; support staff with coverage, training, and conflict resolution; and provide feedback.
- Supervise unit and program staff and campers on land and water.
- Support girl-driven program ideas and assist with program delivery.
- Assist with boating, swimming, waterfront tasks, and other waterfront duties.
- Maintain camp traditions and ensure program guide standards are followed.
- Act as Camp Director when needed.
- Inventory and distribute supplies; assist at the trading post; and provide excellent customer service.
- Ensure policy compliance, maintain confidentiality, report concerns, manage resources responsibly, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Rotate nightly duties.
Benefits
- Room and board, including most meals.
- Supportive community environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
