Unit Counselor & Junior Counselor - Camp Tuckaho

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI INC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Counselor and Junior Counselor assist with unit functions. They are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities with campers. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Tuckaho in Troy, Missouri. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

Requirements

Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18 for Unit Counselor and 16 for Junior Counselor
Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures
Has successful experience working with groups of children
Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers
Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility, and ability to maintain positive attitude
Has energy, stamina, and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors
Has current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain
If your position requires you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Assists with general office duties as assigned
Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated
Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. Assumes check-in duties as delegated.
Reviews unit roster and Camper Information Forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
Live in an assigned unit with other unit staff and campers
Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
Assist program staff at program areas with supervision and instruction
Lead program activities as designated
Ensure cleanliness of unit area and assigned camp kapers
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.