Summer Camp: General Counselor
About The Position
The Summer Camp General Counselor oversees campers in an assigned unit and provides programming. Because the role involves close contact with and overnight supervision of minor Girl Scouts in a residential setting, the posting states that camp counselors must be female. Counselors specialize in an approved activity area, such as lifeguarding, adventure, boating, trips, or another approved activity. The counselor supports activity leaders and the program supervisor in planning and delivering programming, maintains a first aid kit and reports accidents or changes in campers’ health, and helps campers follow the daily schedule. The role also includes teaching camping skills and appreciation of the outdoors, supporting housekeeping and sanitation, caring for supplies and equipment, and helping execute the organization’s crisis management plan. Counselors must follow GSHPA’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 flexibly and professionally.
- Attend and complete pre-camp trainings.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies 24/7 while on camp property and follow established 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.
- For the lifeguard specialty, current Lifeguard certification or an approved equivalent, or the ability to pass certification during pre-camp training.
- For the adventure specialty, ability to pass pre-camp Adventure Course Training.
- For the boating specialty, completion of pre-camp training with the Aquatics/Boating Activity Leader.
- For the trips specialty, ability to plan and lead off-site trips for campers.
- For other approved activities, ability to provide additional activities based on personal specialties.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in one or more of the listed activity areas.
- Experience working with children.
- Activity specialties such as crafts, STEM, dramatic arts, outdoor skills, or music.
Responsibilities
- Assist Summer Camp Activity Leaders and the Summer Camp Program Supervisor in planning and implementing programming within the unit 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 camping skills and appreciation of the outdoors to campers.
- Support daily housekeeping and sanitation efforts and ensure supplies and equipment are properly cared for and used safely.
- Assist in executing the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies that may occur during camp at any time, day or night.
- Abide by the GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Specialize in an approved activity area, such as lifeguarding, adventure, boating, trips, or other approved activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
