Camp Texlake Summer Ranger

Description

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Job Title: Camp Texlake Summer Ranger

FLSA Status: Seasonal Staff Summer Camp Staff

Department: Camp Services

Reports to: Camp Texlake Camp Manager/GSCTX Camp Ranger

Location: GSCTX Camp Texlake

Number of positions:1

Weekly Rate: Starting at $375-D.O.E.

Essential Functions

• Implement maintenance, repair, and service projects with GSCTX year-round camp and facilities staff.
• Perform routine and emergency repair and maintenance as directed by the GSCTX Camp Ranger including but not limited to facility maintenance, grounds keeping utilizing equipment like zero turn mowers, and program equipment maintenance.
• Enhance the safety and appearance of the camp environment.
• Coordinate with Camp Manager and Camp Ranger to ensure effective, conflict-free scheduling of duties around camper programming.
• Ensuring ice water is located at activity spaces and other areas around camp as directed by the Camp Manager and the Camp Ranger
• Maintains effective working relationships with staff and create harmonious relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
• Provides quality camper experience that resolves concerns by offering creative solutions in a timely manner.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities.
• Provides quality camper experience that resolves concerns in a timely manner.
• Participates in and performs duties within the general camp life, including but not limited to check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, cookout, and duties at meals.
• Ensures camp is providing quality and safe programming for all campers by following all policies, procedures, protocols, and health and safety standards of GSCTX, American Camp Association, Health Department, and Safety Activity Checkpoints
• Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
• Engages in problem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching, locating and delivering findings and solutions.
• Displays professional demeanor, and integrity at all times.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties or assists other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2024.
• Proven experience in maintenance, ranger, or program support.
• Adherence to all Personnel Policies for Seasonal Camp Staff.
• Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills.
• Ability to work with, communicate with and teach children ages six through seventeen.
• Must reside on camp property during summer.
• Ability to make a commitment to the philosophy of Girl Scouting, both nationally and locally.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Yearly membership in GSUSA is required.
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in Girl Scout outdoor programs, camp activities, camp counseling, leadership, and training techniques is preferred.
• First aid training is desirable.
• Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Capable of viewing computer monitor for long periods.
• Capable of lifting and moving 5-10 gallons water jugs.
• Capable of heavy labor activities outside.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Environmental Demands

• Outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire.
• Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects.
• Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have AC.
• Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.

Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer