Summer Camp: General Counselor

Girl Scouts In The Heart Of PA • Halifax, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp General Counselor oversees campers in an assigned unit and provides programming for them. Because the role involves close contact and overnight supervision of minor Girl Scouts in a residential setting, counselors must be female. Counselors specialize in an approved activity area, such as lifeguarding, adventure, boating, trips, crafts, STEM, dramatic arts, outdoor skills, or music.

The counselor helps plan and deliver unit programming and scheduled activities, supports camper health and safety, teaches camping skills and appreciation of the outdoors, and contributes to housekeeping and sanitation. The role also includes responding to emergencies at any time, day or night, and following the organization’s code of conduct, rules, and expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 20.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate girls to participate in activities and lead activities in a flexible, professional manner.
• Attend and complete pre-camp training.
• Ability to quickly respond to emergencies 24/7 while on camp property and follow GSHPA emergency procedures.
• Ability to live and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to walk a 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 work with diverse populations in a group setting.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Must pass required background checks.
• Must present a current form of ID affirming female gender at time of hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children.
• Prior experience in one or more activity areas: lifeguarding, adventure, boating, trips, crafts, STEM, dramatic arts, outdoor skills, or music.
• Lifeguard: current Lifeguard certification or approved equivalent, or ability to pass certification during pre-camp training.
• Adventure: ability to pass pre-camp Adventure Course Training.
• Boating: pre-camp training with the Aquatics/Boating Activity Leader.
• Trips: ability to plan and lead off-site trips for campers.
• Other approved activities: ability to provide activities based on personal specialties not listed above.

Responsibilities

• Assist Summer Camp Activity Leaders and the Summer Camp Program Supervisor in planning and implementing unit programming and scheduled activity sessions.
• Maintain a stocked first aid kit for the unit and promptly report accidents and changes in campers’ health status.
• Wake campers on time and communicate the appropriate attire for the day.
• Teach campers camping skills and appreciation of the outdoors.
• Support daily housekeeping and sanitation and ensure supplies and equipment are properly cared for and used safely.
• Assist with executing the GSHPA crisis management plan during emergencies at camp, at any time of day or night.
• Abide by GSHPA’s code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Specialize in an approved activity area, such as lifeguarding, adventure, boating, trips, or another approved activity.

What This Job Offers

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