Summer Camp Director

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland•Pilot, MD

22h•$5,500 - $7,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp Director leads the day-to-day operation of Camp Conowingo’s summer programs, creating a safe, welcoming, and memorable experience for campers and staff. Working closely with the Outdoor Experience Director, this role participates in pre-season planning and serves as the primary on-site leader during the summer season. This role involves extensive work in an outdoor camp environment, including prolonged walking and standing on uneven terrain, working in varying weather conditions, participating in camp activities, responding during emergencies, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. On-site housing and meals are provided during the primary summer season.

Requirements

Must be at least 25 years of age by the start of the primary summer season.
At least two prior seasons of administrative or supervisory experience.
Experience working directly with children and youth.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced camp environment.
Ability to lead a diverse seasonal team and create a positive, collaborative staff culture.
Commitment to creating inclusive environments where campers and staff feel welcomed, respected, and supported.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in recreation, education, youth development, outdoor education, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
Familiarity with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and/or Girl Scout programming preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of American Camp Association standards, youth camp regulations, or similar camp safety and quality standards preferred.
Current certifications relevant to camp operations, such as First Aid/CPR, Lifeguarding, Archery, or challenge course programming, are a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day camp operations and foster a positive, inclusive community grounded in Girl Scout values.
Participate in hiring and onboarding; lead staff training; and supervise, coach, and evaluate seasonal staff.
Support engaging, age-appropriate programming and camper wellbeing, including behavioral, social-emotional, and homesickness needs.
Implement established programs and schedules while adapting to camper needs, weather, staffing, and daily operations.
Ensure camp follows GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints, MDH Youth Camp Regulations, ACA accreditation standards, council policies, and emergency procedures.
Maintain positive, professional communication with caregivers regarding camper needs, concerns, and incidents.
Coordinate schedules, supplies, equipment, meals, transportation, facilities, and other operational needs.
Maintain required records and reports, complete incident documentation, and manage approved spending within established procedures.
Evaluate camp operations and programming and contribute recommendations for future seasons.
Perform other duties as assigned to support safe and successful camp operations.
Support seasonal staff recruitment and hiring, staff training preparation, program and schedule planning, required training and certifications, and orientation to Camp Conowingo and council procedures during pre-season.