Camp Staff (Part-Time) - Various Locations

OMNI Human Resource Management; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri is seeking enthusiastic, mission-driven Part-Time Camp Staff for Camp Prairie Schooner in Kansas City, MO, and Camp Tongawood in Tonganoxie, KS. Staff will lead and support Girl Scout campers by guiding friendship, creativity, and adventure, while modeling the Girl Scout values.

Responsibilities include running adventure programs, ensuring safety, engaging campers in the Challenge of Choice, and providing leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with youth in a recreational/educational setting preferred.
• Knowledge of basic practices of youth development, day camp programs, and activities for girls ages 6-17.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to teach campers, problem-solving and exercise independent judgment.
• Current membership in Girl Scouts of the USA or willingness to register.
• Minimum 16 years of age. Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and instruct at various adventure programs potentially including: zipline, rappel, low ropes, climbing, crate stacking, archery, slingshots, traverse wall, canoeing & kayaking, tomahawk throwing, bb guns, and other outdoor experiences.
• Ensure that safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure the Girl Scouts are engaged in the Challenge of Choice program.
• Provide leadership to all campers.
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Youth program experience

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Job description

Overview

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri Overview:

Girl Scouts is the largest organization for girls in the world. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Through activities in science and technology, business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship, while fostering development of leadership skills and self-esteem. Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA and supports 12,500 girl members and 5,000 adult volunteers in its 47-county jurisdiction surrounding the Greater Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Topeka areas. For more information, visit www.gsksmo.org.

Job Summary:

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri is seeking enthusiastic, mission-driven Part-Time Camp Staff members for positions at Camp Prairie Schooner in Kansas City, MO, and Camp Tongawood in Tonganoxie, KS. Camp Staff will serve and support Girl Scout campers by leading and encouraging young girls in friendship, creativity, and adventure. By working as role models and facilitating outdoor activities and experiences, staff will uphold the Girl Scout mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

This position does have available openings year-round, with the adventure/camp seasons running as such:

• Spring Season - March-May
• Summer Season – May-August
• Fall Season September - November

Compensation ranging from $15.00-$18.00 based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate and instruct at various adventure programs potentially including: zipline, rappel, low ropes, climbing, crate stacking, archery, slingshots, traverse wall, canoeing & kayaking, tomahawk throwing, bb guns, and other outdoor experiences.
• Ensure that safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure the Girl Scouts are engaged in the Challenge of Choice program.
• Provide leadership to all campers.
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Schedule:

• Spring & Fall – 8-15 hours per week
• Summer – 15-30 hours per week

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with youth in a recreational/educational setting preferred.
• Knowledge of basic practices of youth development, day camp programs, and activities for girls ages 6-17.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to teach campers, problem-solving and exercise independent judgment.
• Current membership in Girl Scouts of the USA or willingness to register.
• Minimum 16 years of age. Background check required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in outdoor weather conditions, dirt and dust, and extreme heat or cold.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible.

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.