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Seasonal Assistant Unit Leader - Camp Oak Spring

Girl Scouts Central & Southern New Jersey

Somerset, NJ | Contractor

$44k-56k (estimate)

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Seasonal Assistant Unit Leader - Camp Oak Spring

$44k-56k (estimate)

Contractor | Civic & Environmental Advocacy 3 Months Ago

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Girl Scouts Central & Southern New Jersey is Hiring a Seasonal Assistant Unit Leader - Camp Oak Spring Near Somerset, NJ

Position Purpose: Assistant Unit Leaders are the active caregivers for each camper. The Assistant Unit Leader is responsible for helping to plan, teach, coordinate, and carry out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills as directed by the Program Manager or Unit Leader. Essential Job Functions:

Assist in the supervision and organization of campers in their camper group within activities and through camp

Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth
- - Assure campers are properly supervised at all times within accordance to Safety Activity Checkpoints and Camp ratios
  - Be aware of and implement safety guidelines

Participate in the implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes

Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities
Actively participate in all program areas as assigned
Provide for a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities
Assist in all camp program areas and activities as directed
Collect and evaluate records; report and evaluate camp program and activity areas.

Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff

Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision

Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by the Health Director
Be alert to camper and staff needs within your program; discuss with the Health Director and/or Camp Director when appropriate
Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the Business Director

Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior

Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures

Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship

Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members

Provide parents appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience
Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp

Other Job Responsibilities:

Attends all trainings and staff meetings before and during the camp season

Provide supervision for campers while at camp or on camp sponsored field trips
Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested
Adhere to all GSCSNJ Council policies and procedures
Observe all safety precautions and comply with all GSCSNJ Council health and safety rules and procedures
Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading as assigned
Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions
Assist with camp healthcare needs as needed, including camper check-in, supervision of ill campers, and non-emergency transport
Take daily attendance, inventory program supplies, and provide written reports of incidents, accidents, and usage of first aid supplies
Supervise and guide Camp Aides within the unit
Survey your assigned unit area daily:

- Keep the area free of hazards and debris - Remove garbage from your unit area daily - Items left in your unit area will be brought to Lost & Found dailyQualifications:

Must be 17 years of age. At the discretion of the camp’s director.
First Aid/CPR certification preferred
Must submit health history record
Ability to interact with all age levels

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understanding of the development needs of youth.
Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas

Physical Aspects of the Job:

Ability to communicate and work with all participating groups and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff
Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
Some physical requirements of a unit leader could be endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching
The ability to lift program supplies up to 50 lbs.
The ability to withstand daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals (bugs, snakes, bats, etc.)

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Contractor

INDUSTRY

Civic & Environmental Advocacy

SALARY

$44k-56k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/18/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/11/2024

WEBSITE

gscsnj.org

HEADQUARTERS

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1940

CEO

MICHELE TUCK PONDER

REVENUE

$5M - $10M

INDUSTRY

Civic & Environmental Advocacy

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About Girl Scouts Central & Southern New Jersey

We're Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ. We're 30,000 strong19,000 girls and 11,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) to change the world. Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon Daisy Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every year since, weve honored her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Connect with us as a volunteer, partner, ambassador, o...r alumni at www.gscsnj.org. More
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