SEASONAL TAG STAFF LEAD - CAMP DELLWOOD

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Tag Staff Lead will supervise and be responsible for planning, teaching, and coordinating activities in the Tag Unit.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR. (Dellwood Day Camp with provide this certification).
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to teach and guide campers.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff and campers.
• Possess enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
• Readiness and ability to adapt to camp work situations.
• Ability to make immediate and appropriate decisions in a crisis and deal with emergency situations.
• Must hold membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the Tag Unit Staff.
• Provide opportunities for the unit so that each individual camper experiences success during camp.
• Maintain Tag Unit hours.
• Maintain guidelines for all staff during scheduled activities (i.e., all staff must swim with the children, etc.).
• Help provide for the physical health and safety and the mental welfare of the campers.
• Teach camping skills and appreciation of the out-of-doors.
• Guide activities and experiences in the unit through use of scheduled activities provided by Day Camp Directors and activities that have been planned in Staff Training.
• Assist program staff, craft staff, kitchen staff in special events and programs involving campers.
• Help Tag Supervisor with scheduling of activities as well as unit staff time off.
• Assume responsibility for physical health and safety and the mental welfare of the campers. Be responsible for unit cleaning at the end of each session and at the end of camp.
• Keep attendance records and make daily reports as required.
• Makes every effort to have a strong, cohesive staff team to provide the best program and atmosphere for the campers.
• Set a good example for others in the areas of cleanliness, sanitation, punctuality, sharing, clean-up, sportsmanship, and manners.
• Participate in all camp events.
• Follow camp rules and regulations.
• Establish break schedule for Staff (30-minute break daily, lunch break, and additional break time on the evening of the overnight.) The staff will be more successful when breaks are incorporated into the daily schedule.
• While spending the night on Thursday nights Tag Staff will stay with campers and provide supervision throughout the night.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassessed, and other duties may be assigned as required.
• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and amongst the membership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees