Summer Camp - Return Staff
About The Position
Girl Scouts River Valleys is hiring seasonal return staff for its summer camps in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This application is for people who have previously worked at a Girl Scouts River Valleys summer camp; applicants seeking their first camp staff role should apply for the Summer Camp - New Staff position. Camp staff support an environment where campers build confidence, develop positive values and healthy relationships, take on challenges, and make lasting memories. Staff work outdoors, collaborate as a team, adapt to varied responsibilities, and commit to working the entire summer. Some staff may live onsite in assigned housing, while others may commute to camp. Position-specific duties and qualifications vary by camp role. Onsite staff receive housing and all meals, access to onsite laundry facilities, and planned staff activities and social events. Free CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications are available during staff training. Staff must meet the age or education threshold for their living arrangement, have or obtain First Aid/CPR certification, interact effectively with people of all ages, understand youth development needs, demonstrate skill in their designated program areas (training is available), and conduct activities with cultural competency.
Requirements
- This application is for people who have previously worked at a Girl Scouts River Valleys summer camp.
- Staff living onsite must be at least 18 years old or have graduated from high school by the start of the camp season.
- Commuting staff must be at least 16 years old.
- Must have First Aid/CPR certification or be able to obtain it; Girl Scouts River Valleys 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods; frequently stopping, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds at shoulder height; and occasionally lifting more than 50 pounds.
- Sufficient eye-to-hand coordination to operate tools and equipment as necessary and respond appropriately when campers need assistance or first aid.
- 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.
- Ability to commit to a schedule and work the entire summer.
- Willingness to disconnect from technology for the majority of the day.
- Willingness to learn new things, work outdoors, adapt to varied responsibilities, and work as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness to live onsite in assigned Girl Scouts River Valleys housing and comply with the housing agreement, including living in a rustic, communal summer camp setting.
- Knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas; training is available.
- Experience and certifications obtained before hire may qualify candidates for a higher starting pay rate.
Benefits
- Onsite housing and all meals for staff living onsite
- Onsite laundry facilities for staff living onsite
- Planned staff activities and social events for staff living onsite
- Free CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications available during staff training
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Career Level
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