Summer Camp - New Staff
About The Position
Girl Scouts River Valleys’ camps provide campers with opportunities to build confidence, develop positive values and healthy relationships, take on challenges, and enjoy activities on the water, at the campsite, and along the trail. Camp staff help create an inclusive, supportive community and make a positive difference in girls’ lives. A variety of seasonal camp positions are available, with position-specific details provided through the employer’s camp employment links. Staff may live at camp or commute. On-site staff receive housing and meals, and commuting staff are paid hourly. Staff are expected to commit to a schedule and work the entire summer. Living on site is preferred, in assigned rustic, communal housing with campers and staff of different ages; commuting may be considered for some positions. Staff must be able to interact appropriately with people of all ages, understand youth development needs, and conduct activities with cultural competency. First Aid/CPR certification is required or must be obtained, with assistance available from GSRV. Additional position-specific qualifications may apply. Applicants must provide three non-relative references unless they have previously worked for a GSRV camp; if they have prior camp staff experience, one reference should be from a camp director or administrator. Girl Scouts River Valleys states that it is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and racial justice, and to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
Requirements
- For on-site living, be at least 18 years old or have graduated from high school by the start of the camp season.
- For commuting positions, be at least 16 years old.
- Be First Aid/CPR certified or able to obtain certification; GSRV can assist with certification.
- Ability to interact well with all age levels and understand the development needs of youth.
- Ability to conduct activities with a high degree of cultural competency.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Sufficient eye-to-hand coordination to operate tools and equipment as necessary and respond to situations where campers require assistance or first aid.
- Physical ability to frequently stop, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull, lift, and move objects up to 50 pounds at shoulder height, and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to see and read printed materials, distinguish colors, and read and understand rules, policies, labels, and instructions.
- Verbal communication ability, including speaking and hearing at normal room levels.
- Provide three references who are not related to the applicant, unless previously employed by a GSRV camp; for applicants with previous camp staff experience, at least one reference should be from a camp director or administrator.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness to live on site in GSRV-assigned housing and comply with the housing agreement.
- Knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas; training is available.
- Prior experience or certifications may qualify candidates for a higher starting rate.
Responsibilities
- Help provide campers with a safe, supportive, inclusive camp experience.
- Interact well with campers and others across age levels, taking youth development needs into account.
- Conduct camp activities with a high degree of cultural competency.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas; training is available.
- Respond appropriately when campers need assistance or first aid.
- Commit to a schedule and work the entire summer.
Benefits
- Housing and all meals provided for staff living on site.
- On-site laundry facilities for staff living on site.
- Planned staff activities and social events for staff living on site.
- Free CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications available during staff training.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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