Unit Coordinator - Overnight Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington • Allyn, WA

3d • $120 - $130 • Onsite

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 $120 - $130 per day, with the starting rate dependent on previous employment at GSWW camps. Camp Season 2026 will run from June 7th through August 18th, with start and end dates determined by position. Overnight camp staff will divide their summer between Camp Robbinswold (located in Lilliwaup, WA) and Camp St. Albans (located in Allyn, WA). They will begin at St. Albans for the first week of training, then transition to Robbinswold for the second week. Staff will work three one-week camper sessions at Robbinswold, take a short break, and then complete three sessions at St. Albans.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with youth ages 6-17
• 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 and hours, including overnight and weekend responsibilities
• 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 meals, 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
• This is a general description of the essential responsibilities of the position and is not inclusive of all job duties; other associated duties may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED