Unit Counselor & Junior Counselor - Camp Cedarledge

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Inc; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Unit Counselors and Junior Counselors for an exciting seasonal role at a beautiful camp in Missouri. This position offers the chance to work closely with children, facilitating their growth and development through engaging outdoor activities. As a counselor, you will create a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring that campers feel supported and encouraged. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a passion for the outdoors, and the ability to inspire young minds. Join a mission-driven organization committed to building girls of courage, confidence, and character.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children is essential.
• Must possess strong outdoor living skills or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating camp activities for campers.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers and staff.

Skills

Outdoor Living Skills

Leadership

Good Judgment

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Minimum Age of 18 for Unit Counselor

Minimum Age of 16 for Junior Counselor

Tools

American Red Cross First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Camp Tuckaho - Troy, MO

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Unit Counselor and Junior Counselor

The Unit Counselor and Junior Counselor assist with unit functions. They are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities with campers. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Tuckaho in Troy, Missouri. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
• Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated.
• Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. Assumes check-in duties as delegated.
• Reviews unit roster and Camper Information Forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
• Live in an assigned unit with other unit staff and campers.
• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
• Assist program staff at program areas with supervision and instruction.
• Lead program activities as designated.
• Ensure cleanliness of unit area and assigned camp kapers.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18 for Unit Counselor and 16 for Junior Counselor.
• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures.
• Has successful experience working with groups of children.
• Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers.

• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility, and ability to maintain positive attitude.
• Has energy, stamina, and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the outdoors.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Has current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain.

If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Is required to talk and hear, stand, and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
• Is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

EXPOSURES

Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member have unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING:

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.