Activity Specialist - Camp Cedarledge (Summer 2025)

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Inc; Pevely (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Specialist for their summer camp program. This role involves designing and implementing engaging activities in arts and crafts, nature, and sports while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for campers. As a key member of the camp team, you will foster teamwork and creativity, adapt programs for diverse skill levels, and serve as a role model for campers. If you have a passion for working with children and the outdoors, this seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young girls while enjoying the great outdoors.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and meet GSUSA membership requirements.
• Experience working with children and strong outdoor living skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of camp programs in various activities.
• Ensure safety and emotional support for campers and staff.

Skills

Outdoor Living Skills

Leadership

Good Judgment

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Minimum Age of 18

Tools

American Red Cross First Aid and CPR

Basic Water Rescue

USA Archery 1

Hatchet Instructor Certification

Slingshot Instructor Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Camp Cedarledge - Pevely, MO

Position Type: Camp

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

The Activity Specialist - Camp Cedarledge is to assist in design and implementation of assigned programs in arts and crafts, nature, outdoor skills and/or sports and games, and assists with 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 May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
• Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated.
• Assists with camp 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, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
• Assists in design and implementation of assigned programs in arts and crafts, nature, outdoor skills and/or sports and games, archery, and lakefront.
• Leads and teaches activities that are varied and age appropriate to foster skills, teamwork creativity, physical activity and pride in accomplishment. Adapts programs as needed to accommodate campers’ skills and abilities.
• Inventories and prepares program areas to ensure that program areas, equipment and supplies are maintained and kept in order throughout the camp season.
• Implements and monitors activities to ensure that 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.
• Lives in an assigned unit with other unit staff and campers.
• Sets a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Acts as a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 outdoors.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain.
• Basic Water Rescue or ARC Lifeguarding, or willingness to obtain.
• Small Craft Safety: Canoeing, or willingness to obtain.
• USA Archery 1, or willingness to obtain.
• Hatchet Instructor Certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Slingshot Instructor Certification, or willingness to obtain.

If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Is required to talk and hear, stand and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.
• Is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

EXPOSURES

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.

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.