Summer Camp 2027- Troop Adventure Camp Staff

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio • Waynesville, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is hiring full-time staff for Troop Adventure Camp (TAC) at Camp Stonybrook in Waynesville, Ohio, from mid-May through early August 2027. TAC is a progressive camping experience where troops choose from activities and adventures such as crafts, hiking, swimming, creeking, outdoor living skills, teamwork, archery, nature activities, and badge or Girl Scout Journey activities. Camp staff provide programming and help create a safe, fun experience for campers.

Available roles include Assistant Camp Director, Staff Director, Teen Leadership Director, Waterfront Director/Health Supervisor, Adventure Challenge Educator, Arts and Crafts Specialist, Nature and Outdoor Living Specialist, Archery and Sports Specialist, STEM Specialist, and Waterfront Specialist. Duties vary by role and include camp operations and safety, staff supervision, program planning and delivery, equipment and supplies maintenance, mentoring Junior Instructors, and supporting waterfront activities. Some roles require living onsite during camp season. Training is provided for Adventure Challenge Educator, archery, and lifeguard responsibilities as indicated in the posting.

Positions run full-time throughout camp season. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with an expected overnight each Thursday. Staff must have a high school diploma or GED, experience in youth programming, and be comfortable working outdoors with youth. Applicants for roles requiring onsite living must be comfortable and able to live onsite 24/7 during camp season.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Experience in youth programming.
• Enjoy and feel comfortable working outdoors with youth.
• For roles requiring onsite living, be comfortable and able to live onsite 24/7 during camp season.
• Assistant Camp Director applicants must be at least 21 years old and have two years of previous camp administration experience.
• Staff Director applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Teen Leadership Director applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Waterfront Director/Health Supervisor applicants must be able to live onsite, be at least 21 years old, and have a valid driver's license.
• Adventure Challenge Educator, Arts and Crafts Specialist, Nature and Outdoor Living Specialist, Archery and Sports Specialist, STEM Specialist, and Waterfront Specialist applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming for troops attending Troop Adventure Camp at Camp Stonybrook.
• Direct day-to-day camp operations, ensuring camper, staff, and organizational safety and delivery of Girl Scout outcomes (Assistant Camp Director).
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to meet the needs of attendees with dietary restrictions and communicate with the Property team about maintenance issues (Assistant Camp Director).
• Assist with hiring Troop Adventure Camp staff (Assistant Camp Director).
• Supervise program staff and program areas, schedule staff and attending troops, and ensure camp and industry standards are met (Staff Director).
• Supervise and mentor Junior Instructors and the Junior Instructor program, supporting their goals and growth (Teen Leadership Director).
• Supervise lifeguards and manage the physical operation of waterfront facilities and equipment; plan, supervise, and deliver safe, age-appropriate waterfront activities (Waterfront Director/Health Supervisor).
• Maintain challenge course equipment and supplies and facilitate climbing walls, low challenge course, and crate-stacking activities (Adventure Challenge Educator).
• Facilitate and maintain arts and crafts supplies (Arts and Crafts Specialist).
• Plan, organize, and deliver nature programming and maintain outdoor living skills supplies and equipment (Nature and Outdoor Living Specialist).
• Facilitate and maintain archery and other sports activities, supplies, and equipment (Archery and Sports Specialist).
• Facilitate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities and supplies (STEM Specialist).
• Guard the pool and support other program areas around camp when needed (Waterfront Specialist).

Benefits

• Opportunities to develop conflict resolution, interpersonal, creativity, problem-solving, management, time management, and prioritization skills, as well as experience working directly with children.
• ACE training is provided for the Adventure Challenge Educator role.
• Site-specific archery training is provided for the Archery and Sports Specialist role.
• Lifeguard training is provided for the Waterfront Specialist role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED