The Unit Counselor is to assist in carrying out unit operations and supervision of campers assigned to the unit; to provide a safe, fun, high quality Girl Scout camp experience for campers.
Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment approximately May-August.
Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assists with plans and preparations of activities to ensure fun, safe, age appropriate, challenging and creative programming for campers.
Assists in involving and guiding campers in planning activities.
Uses age and ability appropriate methods, patience, humor and enthusiasm to encourage campers’ enjoyment of all aspects of camp program
Assists in planning, implementing and monitoring programs and unit operations to ensure all established health and safety standards are followed by campers and staff.
Maintains compliance with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), American Camp Association (ACA) and Council health and safety standards and procedures.
Supports and positively interprets camp rules to campers
Assists in sustaining an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff.
Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
Lives in a camper unit as assigned
Assists with unit 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
Reviews list of campers with allergies and campers needing regular medications and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
Works with Unit Leader and unit staff team to coordinate staff schedules to ensure correct staff to camper ratios are maintained
Assists in ensuring unit cleanliness, organization and maintenance to provide a safe and well-maintained environment for campers.
Assists with the care and maintenance of unit supplies and equipment throughout the camp season.
Assists Unit Leader in completing unit kaper charts and camper group assignments so that all campers share in unit kapers.
Supervises and assists campers in completing kapers
Assists with the cleaning, inventory and closing of the unit at the end of the camp season.
Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere.
We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.
Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18
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 obtainEXPOSURES
Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust.
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