Unit Coordinator - Day Camp
About The Position
Unit Coordinators provide direct leadership, guidance, and support to Unit Counselors, serving as a liaison between unit counseling staff and the camp leadership team. This role supports counselors in camper behavior management, group supervision, and effective program planning and delivery. Compensation for this position is $21.80 - $22.55 per hour, with the starting rate dependent on previous employment at GSWW camps. Camp Season 2026 will run from June 8th through August 27th, with start and end dates determined by position. For the 2026 season, this position will be located at Camp River Ranch (Carnation, WA). Day Camp will run Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M with staff hours starting as early as 7:00 A.M. and ending no later than 6:00 P.M. Staff will be scheduled for a 40 hour work week and receive breaks throughout the day. Staff will have the opportunity to ride camp buses to and from camp and support the check-in and check-out processes at bus stops. Camp River Ranch serves campers ages 5 to 17 and offers a variety of programming including swimming, boating, target sports, climbing wall, and classic camp activities.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with youth ages 5-17
- Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
- Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week
- Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds, with the ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain
- Current certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid or willingness to obtain
- Satisfactory results from a criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- 21 years of age
- A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and willingness to transport campers and staff in 12 passenger vans
- Knowledge of Girl Scout program
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and coaching to Unit Counselors in camper and group management, promoting both the physical and emotional safety of campers
- Conduct weekly observations and evaluations of Unit Counselors, including scheduled one-on-one meetings to provide constructive feedback
- Ensure the timely completion of weekly paperwork by Unit Counselors and support department directors in communicating program specific needs
- Coordinate session-specific programs by organizing supplies, setting up activities, providing instruction, and supporting Unit Counselors with implementation as needed
- Support and participate in the implementation of all camp activities such as all camp games, campfires, etc.
- Carry out established duties for general camp operations including check-in and check-out, bus supervision, camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
