Assistant Camp Director (Camp Pennyroyal)

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana; Utica (KY); On-site; USD 4,300 - 5,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Meals provided

Supportive community

Job summary

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is seeking an Assistant Camp Director for Camp Pennyroyal, a 180-acre overnight camp near Owensboro, KY. You will manage hiring, training, scheduling, budgets, and safety orientations while coordinating with departments to ensure smooth operations.

Long hours, on-call throughout sessions, and on-site housing with meals are provided. Duties include staff supervision, camper records management, and program quality assurance to support exciting camp experiences.

Qualifications

• 1 year childcare/youth program experience
• 1 year supervisory experience
• 1 year administrative experience
• Age 21+
• Valid driver's license
• Swimming proficiency
• Must pass background checks

Responsibilities

• Manage hiring, training, scheduling, budgets, and purchasing.
• Coordinate with departments for scheduling, transportation, and safety orientations.
• Ensure on-boarding completion.
• Supervise staff.
• Assist with session openings/closings and customer service.
• Update camper records in CampDoc.
• Conduct facility and equipment checks.
• Process Trading Post purchases.
• Ensure program quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Childcare

Supervisory

Administrative

First Aid

CPR

AED

Swimming

Driver's License

Job description

About Camp And The Role

Camp Pennyroyal, a 180-acre Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana overnight camp near Owensboro, KY, serves Girl Scouts in grades 4–12 with traditional activities like boating, archery, and ropes courses. Programs are led by paid staff and volunteers.

Benefits, Compensation & Dates

• Staff receive room, board, and most meals, along with a supportive community environment.
• Seasonal salary is $5,061.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage hiring, training, scheduling, budgets, and purchasing;
• Coordinate with departments for scheduling, transportation, and safety orientations;
• Ensure on-boarding completion;
• Supervise staff;
• Assist with session openings/closings and customer service;
• Update camper records in CampDoc;
• Conduct facility and equipment checks;
• Process Trading Post purchases;
• Ensure program quality;
• Preform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• Non-traditional and long work hours are expected. The Assistant Camp Director typically receives breaks between sessions. The Assistant Camp Director is always on call when campers are on property.
• Long hours; on-call when campers are present; private quarters; outdoor work in varied weather; assist with ropes and waterfront; walk/hike daily on uneven terrain.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current certifications in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, and Waterfront Life-guarding(strongly preferred);
• 1 year each of childcare/youth program, supervisory, and administrative experience;
• Age 21+;
• Strong communication and organizational skills;
• Valid driver's license;
• Swimming proficiency;
• Ability to drive pick up trucks and boats.
• Must pass background checks, complete required forms, support Girl Scout mission, and promote diversity and safety.

COUNCIL COMPETENCIES

• Ensure diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated into the work of the council.
• Support the Girl Scout mission, vision, and values of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana and live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

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