Summer Camp: STEM Activity Leader
About The Position
The Summer Camp STEM Activity Leader oversees, plans, and facilitates assigned activities and weekly progressive programming, and maintains activity equipment and inventory at Camp Small Valley. In conjunction with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor, the leader develops and implements programming aligned with camp goals, individual goals, assigned activities, and camp policies and procedures. The leader communicates programming needs and activity roles to camp staff, provides age- and ability-appropriate challenges for multiple Girl Scout levels, and supports unit group living, housekeeping, and sanitation. The role includes helping implement the GSHPA crisis management plan, responding to emergencies, and safeguarding camper health and safety in the unit activity area. The leader maintains a well-equipped first aid kit, reports accidents promptly, keeps the health supervisor informed about camper and staff health, keeps written records and reports, and submits required documentation and supply lists on schedule. The leader assists in the unit at the end of the activity day, attends and completes pre-camp training, follows GSHPA conduct expectations, and performs other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum hiring age of 21.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate girls to participate in and lead activities in a flexible, professional manner.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies 24/7 while on camp property and follow established GSHPA emergency procedures.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
- Ability to lead and facilitate events and activities.
- Ability to work with diverse populations in a group setting.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- 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 lift at least 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience planning and facilitating STEM-themed activities and creating weekly lesson plans aligned with different camp themes.
- Experience creating weekly programs, lead schedules, and program orders.
- Experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement programming with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor based on camp program goals, individual goals, assigned activities, and camp policies and procedures.
- Meet regularly with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor to communicate programming needs.
- Communicate assigned activities and staff roles during activity time.
- Provide age-, ability-, and readiness-appropriate challenges for multiple Girl Scout levels.
- Assist with executing the GSHPA crisis management plan during emergencies.
- Help coordinate and implement group living, housekeeping, and sanitation for the unit.
- Maintain camper health and safety in the unit activity area, including maintaining a first aid kit, promptly reporting accidents, and informing the health supervisor about camper and staff health status.
- Keep written records and formal reports and submit them by established deadlines.
- Assist in the unit at the end of the activity day.
- Create and maintain activity inventory and submit supply lists and needs to the Program Director before, during, and at the close of camp.
- Abide by the GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
- Attend and complete all pre-camp training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
