Unit Counselor - Day Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington • Carnation, WA

6h • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Unit Counselors are essential to the camp experience, serving as the primary caregivers for campers in their assigned groups. They are responsible for leading program activities according to the weekly program plan and may work with campers of various age levels.

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
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Girl Scout program
• Previous overnight camp experience
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain
• Current certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid or willingness to obtain
• If 21 years of age – valid driver’s license and clean driving record, and willingness to transport campers and staff in 12 passenger vans

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for campers in the assigned program session, including leadership campers supporting assigned program session
• Develop and implement the weekly program schedule, meeting session themes, promoted activities, and camper goals
• Follow and uphold Girl Scouts of Western Washington policies and procedures to ensure a physically and mentally safe camp environment
• 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
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees