What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois?
Seasonal - 2023 Summer Camp – Camp Counselor
(06/08 - 08/03/2023)
At Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, we have a passionate and highly capable staff who believe in the mission of Girl Scouts—to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Join us in a professional role to help girls make a meaningful impact on their communities and leave a lasting legacy in the heart of every girl you reach. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois has an amazing opportunity for you to spend your summer at our resident camps making lifelong friends and memories while mentoring Girl Scouts. Lead through hiking, archery, canoeing, rock climbing, swimming, horseback riding, and more!
Locations: Camp Dean, Big Rock, IL Status/Duration: Seasonal Summer – 9 weeks (06/08 - 08/03/2023)
Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley, IL Salary: $500 Weekly
Application Deadline: Open until filled. (Living on-site is required)
The Camp Assistant works with camp counselors and program staff to providing an exciting, fun, and memorable experience for our campers and families. Camp Assistants help out during program activities, games, mealtimes, and more to ensure camp runs smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Teach camping skills and appreciation of the out-of-doors.
- Assist in programming activities in outdoor skills, arts and crafts, nature, STEM, and more.
- Guide activities and experiences in the unit through use of girl-leader planning and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
- Assist in unit housekeeping, sanitation, care of supplies and equipment.
- Live in a unit with campers and lead activities within the unit.
- Assist in the opening and closing of camp as directed.
- Take precautions to ensure personal health.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings on time and in uniform.
- Be a role model for campers in words, deeds, and actions.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
- Provide a safe and fun atmosphere for campers to explore, learn, and create while developing personally.
- Will be asked to travel among all GSNI resident camps.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to observe camper and staff behaviors, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, apply appropriate behavioral management techniques.
- Ability to maneuver through camp without assistance and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Integrity, good character, good judgment.
- Desire and ability to work with children and adults in camp setting.
- Ability to place needs of campers above own.
How to Apply for More Information
To complete an application or to view other positions, please visit www.girlscoutsni.org/summerstaff. For additional information or questions, please email GSNI Outdoor Program Manager, Angela Musial, at ( customercare AT girlscoutsni.org ) titled: GSNI Camp Staff: Job Title.