Job description

Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is one of 110 councils across the United States, supporting Girl Scouts and volunteers across fifteen counties of upstate New York. We help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

GSNENY operates two summer overnight camps. Some staff positions can work at both camps over the course of this summer. Hidden Lake Camp: Nestled on four hundred acres in the southern portion of the Adirondack Park, Hidden Lake Camp comprises a small private lake, streams, low mountains, woodlands, and beautiful hiking trails. The lake is an ideal setting for swimming, canoeing, and stand-up paddle-boarding, and kayaking. Camp facilities include a large playfield, high and low ropes courses, platform tents and lean-to units, a modern dining hall, a health lodge, a shower house, and buildings for activities and programs. Campers range from second through twelfth grade.

Summer Camp dates at Hidden Lake Camp are: June 25th- July 29th. These dates include pre-camp training and post-camp clean-up. Positions at residential summer camps also include room and board, which is not taxed.

Employees who work the entire season are eligible for a $165 retention bonus.

PURPOSE: Responsible for developing, implementing, facilitating and supervising all programs and community living operations within the unit and evaluating that activities/program are appropriate for the camp setting.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Assistant Camp Director

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

· Willingness to abide by the policies and practices of the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, Inc.

· At least 21 years of age, or at least two years camp experience.

· Previous experience working with children in large groups.

· Holds valid Driver’s License and is cleared to drive the Council’s vehicles through the Council’s insurance agency.

· Demonstrated the ability to guide/supervise children and adults.

· Certified Sex Offender Registry and background checks will be conducted.

· Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and adults in an outdoor environment.

· Current certification in First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or individual is willing to complete certification course during designated training day.

· Prior camp experience and/or interest in the Girl Scout Camping program.

· Prioritize the needs of the camp and the positive experience of campers at all times.

· Good health and stamina necessary to work in the camp environment.

· The acceptance of irregular work hours.

· The acceptance and understanding that employment is at a resident (overnight) camp.

PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises and submits a written evaluation for all direct reports as per the organization summer camp staff chart.

2. Assists unit staff with the daily unit planning to assure that the camp program is being implemented at a high level.

3. Works with, supervises and mentor’s all counselor in training campers using the GSNENY curriculum/program.

4. Works with the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director to help build staff morale and growth by making themselves visible as a role model around camp.

5. Works as a team player. Motivate and encourage staff to ensure the campers well-being, fun, and happiness.

6. Coordinates all camp and overnight programming in conjunction with other staff members and counselor in training campers.

7. Coordinates (with assistance from the Assistant. Camp Director) the staff night out schedule to insure there is adequate night coverage.

8. Maintains records of all unit activities.

9. Keeps open lines of communication on a daily basis with the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director on the interaction of the unit staff.

10. Participates in all aspects of camp including pre-camp training, open house, and post camp.

11. Apply behavior management techniques to conflicts with children when necessary. Report incidents and accidents to supervisor or nurse immediately.

12. Report suspected child abuse to supervisor immediately.

13. Works with other Administrative Staff members to conduct nightly rounds of the camp property.

14. Will share the responsibility, with the other Administrative Staff, for required on property weekend coverage.

15. Will live in a tent/cabin unit and assist the other unit staff members with all unit program and supervision of campers.

16. Required to stay on the property during hours of operation and provide program coverage during weekend events.

17. Accepts other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Camp Director and/or Assistant Camp Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist the campers in emergency situations.

Lift 35 pounds.

Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision

Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers.

Demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self control, and ability to adapt well to changing situations.

Participate in structured and unstructured activities.

Provide excellent customer service to other staff members, campers, caregivers, and visitors to camp.

Accept and follow directions both in verbal and written form.

GSNENY's camps are focused on belonging for campers of every race, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, family composition, income level, gender identity, and ability, including those who have been historically marginalized and systematically excluded from outdoor spaces. We center the voices and experiences of girls and women, and welcome campers and staff who identify with the girl experience. This can and does include cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth/non-binary youth, and trans-female and trans-male youth. As a youth-serving organization, our priority is the safety and well-being of the young people in our community.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and BIPOC professionals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At GSNENY, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $275.00 - $300.00 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Luzerne, NY 12846: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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