Position Information

Length of Assignment: Spring 2024- August 2024

Position Summary
The Health and Inclusion Supervisor is a member of the Senior Camp Team and is responsible for providing training and mentorship to Day Camp staff on best inclusion practices. The Health and Inclusion Supervisor is responsible for maintaining accurate health records for campers and staff as well as using their previous experience to create, evaluate, and implement behavior plans to ensure all campers have a safe and equitable summer.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. 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 regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.

2. Act as a member of the camp senior staff team both within activities and throughout the camp day to plan, direct, and supervise all camp operations.

• Address program concerns in a timely manner; effectively communicate changes and concerns with the Program Specialist.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of staff training.
• Serve as a role model through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special programs, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Participate in senior staff meetings and lead daily staff meetings as needed.
• Assist where needed with camper “check-in” and “check-out”.
• Provide staff support and provide outstanding customer service to families.
• Plan and coordinate the camp snack menu.
• Provide camp staff with weekly camper reports to raise awareness of camper needs and accommodations.

3. Provide care to meet the diverse needs of camp staff and campers.

• Lead daily medication management.
• Supervise and provide care for both staff and campers seeking medical attention.
• Provide First Aid coverage as needed.
• Provide direct care to staff within the scope of their skills, the camp’s health care manual, and treatment plan.
• Facilitate and mentor the inclusion of all campers including those with physical, emotional, behavioral, or developmental disabilities.

4. Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state, American Camp Association, and GSGLA standards.

• Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file.
• Prepare and utilize daily medical log for treatment and medications.
• Prepare and record insurance and accident report forms.
• Ensure supplies are well stocked and distributed as needed.
• Maintain accurate files for each camper, including health forms, permission slips and child release forms; provide timely statistical and attendance reports on day camp participants.

5. Ensure a staff orientation session is delivered on medical services.

• Ensure camp staff and campers know their role related to health care and first aid.

6. Screen all campers and staff who are arriving and departing camp.

• Verify health history and examination.
• Verify emergency authorization.
• Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable diseases.
• Conduct a health assessment.
• Keep all medications used by campers and staff.

7. Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp.

• Report daily and observe cleanliness of areas throughout camp.
• Report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Program Specialist.

8. Other duties as assigned.

GSGLA Mariposa Day Camp
Mariposa is a cozy, park-like property in the foothills of Altadena in the San Gabriel Valley. It includes a large grassy space, a wooded area with water misters, and a campfire ring with an adjacent amphitheater.
Council Overview
Established in Los Angeles in 1922, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (“GSGLA”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves 33,000 girls in partnership with nearly 16,000 adult members and volunteers throughout the communities of Los Angeles County, and parts of Kern and San Bernardino Counties. GSGLA is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in Los Angeles, with programs in entrepreneurship, life skills, outdoor, and STE(A)M, building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
GSGLA Values
Our core values represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These values are the specific behaviors that are expected, encouraged, and rewarded within our GSGLA culture.

• INTEGRITY: We do what we say we are going to do. We strive for our highest quality work and commit to doing what’s right even when it’s difficult.
• CLARITY OF PURPOSE: We commit to and stay focused on the goals and priorities of GSGLA and hold ourselves responsible for keeping the girl at the center of everything we do.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: We accept personal responsibility for our work, and we hold others accountable. We can be relied upon and can rely on others. We commit to mutual understanding and mutual problem solving and embrace the necessary tough conversations.
• RESPECT: We practice respect by caring for the worth of ourselves, others, the environment, property, and policies. We listen well and honor diversity in ideas without judgements.

Qualifications (Minimum Education and Experience)

• Must be 18 years of age or be a high school graduate by the start of camp.
• Must be available for 10 weeks of day camp and training dates that will be scheduled before camp.
• Documented experience teaching or interacting with youth programs and are up to date with inclusion best practices.
• Must submit health history form prior to first day of work.
• Must be committed to work the entire camp season and attend all pre-camp trainings.
• Must hold a valid CPR/First Aid Certification by the start of camp. Training will be available.

Additional Organizational Requirements

• Subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty in all professional situations.
• Possess a positive attitude with a strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, and sense of humor.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and willing to thrive in an ever changing/fast-paced environment
• Develop and maintain sensitivity to employee diversity in the workplace.
• Behave in ways that demonstrate respectful treatment of other employees, volunteers, and girls.
• Practice pluralism and be inclusive with the services provided.
• Compliance with State-mandated reporter requirements is an essential function of this position.
• Attend GSGLA signature events and certain other activities/events (including cookie cupboards, etc.) as assigned.
• Abide by a duty of loyalty to GSGLA and give preference to the business and mission of GSGLA over that of other organizations and your own business interests.

Physical Requirements

• May lift to 50 lbs. periodically. If more, the incumbent must request assistance.
• The incumbent must be able to visually monitor and physically assist campers weighing up to 200 lbs.
• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others.
• The incumbent must possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• The camp operates with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Advocacy Statement
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals in all groups and communities, different walks of life, and those belonging to communities historically excluded. As an organization committed to making the world a better place, it is essential that we incorporate a diverse, equitable and inclusive lens into all aspects of our work. We encourage applicants with a global perspective and a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.
Vaccination Policy
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• How many years of experience do you have working with youth (volunteer or paid)?
• Describe any specific experience or training, special skills, or certifications you have that qualify you for this position.
• Please briefly outline any prior experience supervising teams or overseeing staff in a camp or outdoor setting.

Work Location: In person