Camp - Travel Counselor, Dean

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois; Big Rock (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Travel Camp Counselor, where you'll create unforgettable experiences for campers in a vibrant outdoor setting. This role involves planning and executing engaging activities, ensuring safety, and fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and teamwork. You'll be an integral part of a dedicated team, driving campers to exciting off-site adventures and guiding them through various camp programs. If you're passionate about working with children and love the outdoors, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a summer filled with adventure and camaraderie.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid US driver's license.
• Experience working with children preferred, especially in outdoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Drive campers to off-site locations and supervise daily activities.
• Teach camping skills and ensure health and safety of campers.
• Be a role model and provide a safe atmosphere for exploration.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Integrity and good judgment

Ability to work with children

Physical ability to carry up to 50 pounds

Experience working with children

Education

Registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA

Job description

Locations: Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley, IL and Camp Dean, Big Rock, IL. This position is required to live on-site.

Duration: Summer – May 27 – August 3, 2025

Salary: $650 Weekly

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Reports to: Camp Director, Camp Assistant Director

Summary: The Travel Camp Counselors are responsible for working with campers to identify and plan for their individual objectives for attending camp with the expectation of providing an exciting, fun, and memorable experience for all campers. They will transport and participate in our camp programs which involve off-site visits, such as our horse camps at Camp Dean and adventure camp at Camp McCormick.

Responsibilities:

• Drive campers (up to 10) to off-site locations for programs; horse stables, state parks, etc.
• Supervise all assigned aspects of campers’ day including morning activities, cabin clean-up, mealtimes, rest hours, evening activities, getting ready for bed and after-hours duties as assigned.
• Teach camping skills and appreciation of the outdoors as well as themed program activities.
• Work in a team with other counselors, program staff, and assistance staff around camp.
• Guide activities and experiences in the unit through use of girl-leader planning and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Support and strengthen courage, confidence, and character in all campers and staff.
• Assist in unit housekeeping, sanitation, care of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with the responsibility for the health and safety of the campers.
• Assist with records, reports, and inventories as requested by Unit Leader.
• Live in a unit near campers.
• Identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activities.
• 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.
• Provide a thrilling and safe atmosphere for campers to explore, learn, and create while developing personally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least 21 years old
• A valid US driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills
• 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, peers, and adults in an outdoor setting.
• Ability to place needs of campers above own
• Experience working with children preferred
• Girl Scout experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Be guided in all actions by the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law.
• Be a registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and have passed a background check.
• Accept the principles and beliefs of Girl Scouting and comply with the most current policies, procedures, and guidelines of GSNI and GSUSA.
• Complete required training as assigned and provided by GSNI and GSUSA.

Required to attend:

• All check-in and checkout for all sessions
• All camp activities such as games, campfire, and special events
• All meals, including packouts in units

Ready to join our crew? Apply HERE. Please include the title of the position and location when applying. For more information, visit our website at www.girlscoutsni.org/careers.

Who are we? We are Girl Scouts. Girl Scout membership is open to all members who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois commit to doing all we can, using our collective power, to help create the change in our communities that is long overdue. We will do our part to dismantle systemic racism. We recognize that this is far from easy or fast work, but we are Girl Scouts—we believe in sisterhood, justice, and fairness—so we are in it for the long haul.

We will value you! In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.