Unit Counselor - Day Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington • Carnation, WA

3d • $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. Compensation for this position is $21.30 - $22.05 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
• If 21 years of age – valid driver’s license and clean driving record, and willingness to transport campers and staff in 12 passenger vans
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Girl Scout program
• Previous overnight camp experience

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