Description

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment! Lake Rickabear Day Camp sits on 332 acres of land including a beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake, perfect for swimming, pedal boating, paddle boarding, and row boating. The Mindfulness and Wellness Specialist will schedule, develop, and implement a curriculum to educate and inspire campers to participate in a variety of mindful age-appropriate activities to encourage individual growth. 

Mindfulness/Wellness Specialist Responsibilities: 

• Teach and facilitate the following activities, but not limited to: yoga, meditation, Zumba 
• Maintain strict safety procedures set forth by GSNNJ 
• Attend pre-camp training and conduct training to staff on mindfulness 
• Maintain communication with Unit Leaders, Counselors, and Junior Counselors regarding camper behavior and supervision 
• Instruct and support a group of up to 20 girls, providing mindfulness/wellness activities 
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise special programs for Special Interest Day 
• Keep a supply of appropriate rainy day activity resources available 
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of Wellness Pavilion and area supplies 
• Conduct safety orientation of equipment and safety procedures 
• Provide resources for unit staff to develop unit projects, lessons, and programs 
• Maintain files of ideas and directions of mindfulness/wellness programs 
• Write and submit a seasonal report and evaluation of the season's mindfulness/wellness program activities 
• Promote high camper and staff morale 
• Document and diligently report any health and welfare concerns to the Camp Health Supervisor 
• Must be able to stay and sleep over for at least one out of the three overnights 
• Must be able to stay at camp until the end of campfire for the overnights even when not staying for overnight Perform other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age 
• Certification in yoga.
• Ability to schedule and develop program for yoga and mindfulness 
• Ability to use sound judgment regarding safety procedures 
• Knowledge of Girl Scouting, leadership skills, and proven instructional experience.
• CPR and first aid required. 
• Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere 
• Ability to teach skills to campers of all ages and staff in a safe, inclusive, and enthusiastic way 
• Ability to use sound judgement surrounding safety procedures 
• Must be attentive and timely 
• Regularly speak, read, write, interpret, and respond to words in the English language 
• Must be able to communicate well with other staff and community partners 
• Hold or be willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided). 

Physical Requirements 

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds. 
• Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions. 
• Must be able to work in a rustic camp environment with limited access to electricity, cell phone service and internet.