Day Camp Counselor

Girl Scouts of Connecticut; Weston (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Girl Scouts of Connecticut is seeking a Camp Counselor for their summer program in Weston. Responsibilities include supervising campers, facilitating activities, and ensuring safety, while also fostering an inclusive and positive camp environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for campers during activities.
• Facilitate programs and ensure camper safety.
• Participate in all camp activities and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Adaptability

Job description

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Position Summary

Responsible for working with the Co-Counselors to coordinate unit/small group program and participation in all camp activities. They are responsible for the supervision and care of a designated number of campers, facilitating the delivery of programs within a unit, small group, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the campers by facilitating girl program following state, ACA and Safety Activity Check Point Standards with an emphasis on age-appropriate and session specific programs.

Position Summary

Responsible for working with the Co-Counselors to coordinate unit/small group program and participation in all camp activities. They are responsible for the supervision and care of a designated number of campers, facilitating the delivery of programs within a unit, small group, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the campers by facilitating girl program following state, ACA and Safety Activity Check Point Standards with an emphasis on age-appropriate and session specific programs.

Major Accountabilities

• Works with the Co-Counselor and leadership staff to coordinate unit program with overall program emphasis where applicable and camp activities; works cooperatively to enrich all-camp and Unit/small group programs and to facilitate general camp operations following state, ACA and Safety Activity Check Point program standards.
• Assists the Co-Counselor to facilitate unit activities and encourages camper-planning in unit/small group program delivery.
• They are responsible for the supervision and care of a designated number of campers, facilitating the delivery of programs within a unit or a patrol.
• Participates in the coordination of unit/small group schedule of activities.
• Maintains health and safety standards for campers, unit/small group staff and self. Reports accidents and files incident reports promptly.
• Participates in all regular camp activities such as meals, flag ceremonies, all-camp activities, cookouts, opening and closing days and kapers.
• Must attend both optional Camper overnights in weeks 2 and 4, as applicable.
• Keeps records and prepares written reports as requested.
• Reports needed repairs of equipment and facilities to the unit leader or designated administrative staff.
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings and trainings to ensure open and positive communication.
• Maintains professional camper/staff relationships throughout the camp season.
• Participates in opening and closing procedures of the camp season.
• Keeps the Director informed of activities, problems and concerns with campers on an ongoing basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Age 18 years or older.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with a diverse group of staff and campers to encourage full participation in Girl Scouting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work in extreme environmental conditions and walk on uneven terrain.
• Strong communication skills required.
• The ideal candidate will possess experience in working with children that includes the ability to develop, organize and implement Girl Scout program in the out-of-doors. Proven success in a girl leadership program is desirable. The candidate must have a desire to work with children for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
  
  

CERTIFICATIONS

Current First Aid Certificate or willing and able to obtain First Aid, CPR

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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