Summer Camp: Adventure Activity Leader
About The Position
The Summer Camp Activity Leader is responsible for overseeing, planning, and facilitating an assigned camp activity and its weekly progressive programming, as well as maintaining and taking inventory of activity equipment. The role works with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor and other camp staff to deliver programming that meets camp goals and policies and provides age-, ability-, and readiness-appropriate challenges for Girl Scouts. The position also supports unit group living, housekeeping, sanitation, camper health and safety, emergency response, recordkeeping, and end-of-day unit activities. Activity Leader specialties include Arts and Crafts and STEM; experience planning and delivering activities and preparing weekly lesson plans for themed camps is preferred for either specialty.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum hiring age of 21.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate girls to participate in and lead activities in a flexible, professional manner.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies 24/7 while on camp property and follow established GSHPA emergency procedures.
- Experience creating weekly programs and lead schedules and managing program ordering.
- Attend and complete all pre-camp training.
- Ability to live and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to walk one mile over uneven terrain.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
- Ability to lead and facilitate events and activities.
- Ability to work with diverse populations in a group setting.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Must pass required background checks.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children.
- For Arts and Crafts Activity Lead: Experience planning and executing arts and crafts activities and creating weekly lesson plans for different themed camps.
- For STEM Activity Lead: Experience planning and executing STEM-themed activities and creating weekly lesson plans for different themed camps.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement programming with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor based on camp program goals, individual goals, assigned activities, and camp policies and procedures.
- Meet regularly with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor to communicate programming needs.
- Communicate assigned activities and staff roles effectively to other camp staff during activity time.
- Provide age-, ability-, and readiness-appropriate challenges for multiple Girl Scout levels.
- Assist with the execution of the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies that may occur at camp at any time, day or night.
- Help coordinate and implement group living for the unit, including assisting with housekeeping and sanitation.
- Maintain responsibility for camper health and safety in the unit activity area, including maintaining a well-equipped first aid kit, promptly reporting accidents, and keeping the health supervisor informed about the health status of campers and unit staff.
- Keep written records and formal reports and submit them by established deadlines.
- Assist in the unit at the end of the activity day.
- Create and maintain activity inventory.
- Submit supply lists and needs to the Program Director before, during, and at the close of camp.
- Abide by the GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
