Day Camp Counselor for Summer Camp

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in youth development is seeking enthusiastic Day Camp Counselors for an exciting summer camp experience. This role is perfect for those who love working with children and want to make a positive impact in their lives. As a Day Camp Counselor, you will collaborate with fellow counselors to create engaging activities while ensuring the safety and well-being of all campers. You'll have the opportunity to guide and mentor, helping campers grow and build lasting connections. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a fun, inclusive, and memorable camp experience rooted in the values of the Girl Scouts. This is your chance to inspire the next generation and create unforgettable memories!

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old required.
• Assist in leading and guiding campers under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging camp programming for campers.
• Ensure safety and well-being while fostering skill development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safety Management

Behavior Management

Program Planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Location: Camp Ledgewood in Peninsula, OH

Summer Camp Dates (including staff training days): May 30, 2025 - August 5, 2025

The Day Camp Counselor collaborates with fellow counselors and the Day Camp Director to design and deliver engaging, high-quality day camp programming. This role works directly with campers, ensuring their safety and well-being while providing a fun, memorable experience rooted in Girl Scout values. As both a mentor and guide, the Day Camp Counselor supports campers in navigating their daily activities, fostering skill development, and forming meaningful connections, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and positive behavior management.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Assist in the leadership and guidance of a unit under the direction and supervision of the Day Camp Director (DCD)
• Participate in the general planning of the camp program
• Work with a group of campers and help each camper to adjust to and grow with other campers and camp life
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served
• Interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately modeling behavior in a positive manner
• Assist the DCD in carrying out necessary safety and health regulations
• Assist in the guidance of individual campers in the participation of group, unit, and all camp activities
• Assist with program activities and other activities in the unit, working closely with DCD
• Assist with all camp program activities and other camp-wide activities as assigned
• Assist in activity teaching as assigned
• Set standards/examples of courtesy, good taste, respect, and proper manners throughout camp
• Report all incidents/accidents to the supervisor immediately
• Responsible for completing and returning all records to the supervisor.
• Adhere to and uphold the safety and program standards of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO), and American Camp Association (ACA) for both campers and staff
• Maintain GSUSA, GSNEO, and the ACA standards at all times
• As a member of GSUSA, ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is embraced and incorporated into the work
• Other duties as needed to conduct a successful program