Summer Camp: Program Supervisor
About The Position
The Summer Camp Program Supervisor oversees camp programming for archery, aquatics, arts, and science, and supervises the Activity Leaders who implement daily programming. Because the position involves close contact with and overnight supervision of minor Girl Scouts in a residential setting, the posting requires the supervisor to be female. The supervisor supports safe, high-quality programming through staff supervision, lesson-plan review, activity-area and equipment inspections, inventory management, and compliance with ACA and GSUSA guidelines. The position also contributes to camp operations, including emergency response, camper swim testing, check-in and check-out, unit coverage, all-camp activities, and Friday parent picnics. The supervisor submits an end-of-season evaluation of camp programming with recommendations for future programming.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 21; age 25 or older preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience working in a camp leadership setting required.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate girls to participate in activities and lead activities flexibly, professionally, and in accordance with GSHPA strategies.
- Valid driver’s license, which must be maintained.
- Ability to develop and lead activities.
- Attend and complete pre-camp training.
- Experience working with children.
- 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.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
- Present a current form of ID affirming female gender at the time of hire.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Age 25 or older preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree, or in process of obtaining one, in Camp Administration, Education, Outdoor Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure staff facilitate programming according to proper procedures.
- Review lesson plans with the Summer Camp Manager to support safe, high-quality programming.
- Plan and organize camp reward recognitions.
- Directly supervise Activity Leaders, lifeguards, and STEM activity staff, and hold weekly meetings with them.
- Conduct mid-summer and end-of-summer skill evaluations for activity staff.
- Coordinate development of resource boxes with rainy-day activities for when program areas cannot operate because of weather or equipment failure.
- Inspect programming areas and equipment daily and weekly for safety and cleanliness, and make or report repairs as needed.
- Maintain inventory of program equipment and supplies throughout the season and request equipment as needed.
- Assist in executing the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies at camp, day or night.
- Ensure camper swim tests are administered appropriately.
- Submit an end-of-season report evaluating current camp programming and recommending future programming.
- Help cover unit ratios and fill in as a counselor when necessary.
- Support camper check-in and check-out.
- Plan and lead all-camp activities, including one weekly all-camp game, opening campfire, and closing campfire.
- Assist with planning and help lead Friday parent picnics.
- Follow ACA and GSUSA guidelines in all activity areas.
- Abide by the GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
