Summer Camp Manager

Girl Scouts In The Heart Of PA•Halifax, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Summer Camp Manager provides direct oversight and supervision of all Summer Camp programs and staff throughout the Summer Camp season and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of weekly sessions. The Manager schedules, monitors, and supports staff, with support from the Counselor and Adventure Supervisor, Program Supervisor, Healthcare Supervisor, and Food Supervisor, and facilitates programs as needed. Because the position involves close contact with and overnight supervision of Girl Scout youth in a residential setting, the posting requires the Summer Camp Manager to be female. The Manager oversees camp staff, accommodations, meals, and camper wellbeing; maintains health and safety standards; supervises key camp supervisors; reviews programs; supports training; and leads staff and camp administration meetings. The role also develops operational routines, schedules, and procedures; maintains a visible presence throughout camp; coordinates unit assignments and schedules; completes records and reports; supports positive staff and camper morale; and enforces behavior expectations. The Manager executes the crisis management plan, leads check-in and check-out, and fills in for counselors or other camp roles as needed. This is a seasonal position requiring camp leadership experience, work with children, activity leadership, flexibility, and the ability to live and work outdoors in extreme weather. The role requires a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends, walking over uneven terrain, and lifting at least 50 pounds.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old; applicants aged 25 or older are preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience working in a camp leadership setting required.
Experience working with children.
Ability to motivate girls to participate in activities and lead activities flexibly, professionally, and in accordance with GSHPA strategies.
Ability to develop and lead activities.
Must attend and complete pre-camp trainings.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
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 well to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
Ability to work with diverse populations in a group setting.
Strong verbal communication, organizational, and public speaking 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 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, or be in the process of obtaining one, in Camp Administration, Education, Outdoor Education, or a related field; equivalent experience is also preferred.
Age 25 or older.

Responsibilities

Oversee camp staff, accommodations, meals, and the overall wellbeing of campers.
Maintain high health and safety standards for activities by adhering to GSUSA Safety Checkpoints.
Supervise and support the Counselor and Adventure Supervisor, Summer Camp Program Supervisor, Healthcare Supervisor, and Food Supervisor.
Review and approve daily programs.
Assist with delivering pre-camp trainings.
Plan and conduct weekly staff meetings to outline goals and expectations.
Participate in Camp Administration meetings and provide leadership at meetings.
Review evaluations with staff under ACA guidelines in a timely manner.
Develop routines, staff schedules, and procedures for camp operations.
Maintain a visible presence on camp and ensure activity and unit staff are present at assigned locations and on time for events.
Assist in finalizing unit assignments and schedules and assigning staff and campers to units or groups.
Maintain written records and prepare required formal reports, ensuring documentation is completed and submitted on time.
Promote an atmosphere conducive to staff and camper morale and wellbeing.
Enforce the Camper and Staff Behavior Agreement and communicate with parents or guardians as necessary.
Execute the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies at any time of day or night.
Lead the check-in and check-out process.
Help maintain required unit ratios and fill in as a counselor as necessary.
Fill in for other camp roles as necessary.
Abide by GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.