Posted : Wednesday, May 29, 2024 04:22 AM
Girl Scouts of Central Texas
Job Title: Bluebonnet Shores Unit Leader
FLSA Status: Seasonal Staff Summer Camp Staff
Department: Camp Services
Reports to: Bluebonnet Shores Assistant Camp Manager
Location: GSCTX Bluebonnet Shores
Number of positions: 7
Weekly Rate: Starting at $475-D.
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Job Purpose: The Unit Leader ensures the physical, mental, and emotional safety of campers, facilitates daily camp activities with groups and individuals, implements weekly programming, and facilitates community building within the camper group, as well as within the greater camp organization.
The Unit Leader is ultimately responsible for daily and weekly paperwork and for growing the Unit Counselors they work with.
Essential Functions Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
Lead and assists program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
Providing unit information reports, data, and daily logs to the camp management team including but not limited to: creating and maintaining schedules of program sessions within the living unit; working with unit staff to complete unit journals; working with unit staff to complete badge sheets, what my camper did sheets, incident reports, and other daily or weekly paperwork.
Ensures that unit schedules and activities are implemented and adhered to.
Oversees, grows, and develops staff in unit to continuously improve the camp experience.
Develops, leads, and participates in all camper activities.
Ensures parents feel secure in their camper staying at camp.
Creating a camp atmosphere where every camper is safe, has fun, and feels well-liked by peers and staff.
Encourages girl led programming beyond listed programming in the camp guide.
Work with and teach children ages six through seventeen (grouped by age).
Maintains effective working relationships with staff and create harmonious relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
Provides quality camper experience that resolves concerns by offering creative solutions in a timely manner.
Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities.
Provides quality camper experience that resolves concerns in a timely manner.
Participates in and performs duties within the general camp life, including but not limited to check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, cookout, and duties at meals.
Ensures camp is providing quality and safe programming for all campers by following all policies, procedures, protocols, and health and safety standards of GSCTX, American Camp Association, Health Department, and Safety Activity Checkpoints Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
Engages in problem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching, locating and delivering findings and solutions.
Displays professional demeanor, and integrity at all times.
Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
Performs other duties or assists other projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2024.
Adherence to all Personnel Policies for Seasonal Camp Staff.
Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills.
Ability to work with, communicate with and teach children ages six through seventeen.
Must reside on camp property during summer and live in units with campers.
Ability to make a commitment to the philosophy of Girl Scouting, both nationally and locally.
Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
Yearly membership in GSUSA is required.
Satisfactory results from a criminal background check are required.
Preferred Qualifications Training in Girl Scout outdoor programs, camp activities, camp counseling, leadership, and training techniques is preferred.
First aid training is desirable.
Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred.
High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
Physical Requirements Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
Capable of viewing computer monitor for long periods.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
Environmental Demands Outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire.
Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.
Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects.
Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have AC.
Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.
Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position.
It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity.
Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.
Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Purpose: The Unit Leader ensures the physical, mental, and emotional safety of campers, facilitates daily camp activities with groups and individuals, implements weekly programming, and facilitates community building within the camper group, as well as within the greater camp organization.
The Unit Leader is ultimately responsible for daily and weekly paperwork and for growing the Unit Counselors they work with.
Essential Functions Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
Lead and assists program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
Providing unit information reports, data, and daily logs to the camp management team including but not limited to: creating and maintaining schedules of program sessions within the living unit; working with unit staff to complete unit journals; working with unit staff to complete badge sheets, what my camper did sheets, incident reports, and other daily or weekly paperwork.
Ensures that unit schedules and activities are implemented and adhered to.
Oversees, grows, and develops staff in unit to continuously improve the camp experience.
Develops, leads, and participates in all camper activities.
Ensures parents feel secure in their camper staying at camp.
Creating a camp atmosphere where every camper is safe, has fun, and feels well-liked by peers and staff.
Encourages girl led programming beyond listed programming in the camp guide.
Work with and teach children ages six through seventeen (grouped by age).
Maintains effective working relationships with staff and create harmonious relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
Provides quality camper experience that resolves concerns by offering creative solutions in a timely manner.
Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities.
Provides quality camper experience that resolves concerns in a timely manner.
Participates in and performs duties within the general camp life, including but not limited to check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, cookout, and duties at meals.
Ensures camp is providing quality and safe programming for all campers by following all policies, procedures, protocols, and health and safety standards of GSCTX, American Camp Association, Health Department, and Safety Activity Checkpoints Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
Engages in problem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching, locating and delivering findings and solutions.
Displays professional demeanor, and integrity at all times.
Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
Performs other duties or assists other projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2024.
Adherence to all Personnel Policies for Seasonal Camp Staff.
Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills.
Ability to work with, communicate with and teach children ages six through seventeen.
Must reside on camp property during summer and live in units with campers.
Ability to make a commitment to the philosophy of Girl Scouting, both nationally and locally.
Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
Yearly membership in GSUSA is required.
Satisfactory results from a criminal background check are required.
Preferred Qualifications Training in Girl Scout outdoor programs, camp activities, camp counseling, leadership, and training techniques is preferred.
First aid training is desirable.
Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred.
High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
Physical Requirements Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
Capable of viewing computer monitor for long periods.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
Environmental Demands Outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire.
Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.
Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects.
Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have AC.
Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.
Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position.
It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity.
Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.
Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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• Location : 14750 Camp Kachina Rd, Belton, TX
• Post ID: 9004899248