Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is looking for a Unit Camp Director for their 2020 Summer Day Camp Program.
$5,850 for the Camp Season.
The 2020 Day Camp is from June 1 - August 28, and the day camp shift is 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho has been serving girls since 1937. Our Summer Day Camp operates out of our Program Center in Spokane, which houses a full-size gymnasium, teaching kitchen, computer lab, art studio, rock climbing wall, and an overnight hostel with its own kitchen. Over 300 girls each summer ages 5-17 enjoy a weekly themed program that includes STEM, arts and crafts, cooking, drama, swimming, hiking, and other skill-building fun.
Summary: Under the direction of the Program Director, the Unit Director will be responsible for overseeing a group of 4-6 counselors as they work directly with the youth. Throughout the day, the Unit Director will provide staff breaks, drive groups on field trips, lead activities, and work with other Unit Directors, Assistant Program Director, and the Program Director on developing camp programming.
Must be 21 years of age or older
General Responsibilities and Duties:
- Attend to safety of campers at all times; follow and instruct campers on procedures for incidents and emergencies
- Follow and implement behavior management procedures with all campers
- Manage rest periods schedule for unit counselors; provide for each unit counselor to have a half hour and 15 minute break each day
- Substitute for staff members if they are absent from work
- Develop all-camp weekly programs in coordination with other UDs, Assistant Program Director, and Program Director
- Research and create examples and directions for age-appropriate program ideas that match the theme of the week; provide support to staff in putting on programs for campers
- Lead at least 1 program a week for all campers and staff to participate in
- Direct unit meetings once a day; create opportunities for team-building and collaboration between counselors; communicate concerns about campers to Program Director or Camp Director
- Provide staff with necessary camper paperwork and health information before each new camp session
- Develop weekly field trip, community partner, and facility use schedules for unit counselors, coordinating with other UDs, APD, and Camp Director
- Create and monitor camp chores schedule for unit camper groups
- Drive campers in Girl Scout vehicles as needed for field trips; provide extra supervision on trips outside of camp
- Follow procedures to assist with camper drop off and release as scheduled
- Fully complete and submit all paperwork in a timely and efficient manner
- Monitor campers' weekly schedules to check that programming requirements are met
- With the Program Director, conduct formal performance reviews with counselors at least once over the summer
- Address concerns with staff; report concerns and incidents to Program Director or Camp Director as necessary
- Practice the Girl Scout Promise and Law with an inclusive attitude and a willingness to problem-solve
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Follow all procedures and regulations according to the GSEWNI Council, GSUSA, and state and federal guidelines and laws.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Pass a background check
- Possess the physical health and capacity to be on one's feet for at least 8 hours a day, lift at least 30 pounds, and participate in games and activities with girls ages 5-17
- Pass First Aid/CPR training or provide current certification
- Have a current driver's license and be insurable
- Have experience leading a team or supervising others
- Have experience working with girls ages 5-14 through camp, day care, or teaching
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate skills in conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Have the ability to work as a member of a team and accomplish tasks with minimal direct supervision
- Exhibit characteristics of leadership, dependability, adaptability, patience, integrity, and maturity
- Membership in the Girl Scouts of the USA