Description

Camp Robbinswold is located on Hood Canal, which is part of the Puget Sound. Our program primarily focuses on trip and travel opportunities including but not limited to sea kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, hiking, and watersports. Our waterfront is the hub of activity during the summer season, it is the location of our swim area, boat ramp and Marine Biology center. We strive to offer a premier outdoor experience for all campers. 

The Leadership Director is responsible for mentoring, training, and scheduling activities for older campers interested in becoming Camp Counselors. The Leadership Director ensures that Interns receive appropriate mentoring and instruction and work directly with campers. The Leadership Director lives in an outdoor unit with Leadership Counselors and participates in all aspects of Camp life with those campers including activities, meals, campfire, and overnight expeditions. The Leadership Director plans age-appropriate activities to guide campers into becoming excellent Camp Counselors. This position receives 2 hours off daily and a 24-hour break in-between sessions with occasional weekend duties.

Requirements

Position Benefits: 

• Paid Summer Staff Training, including but not limited to:
• Mental Health First Aide Certification
• First Aide/CPR Certification (current or willingness to obtain via Girl Scouts)
• Customer/Guest Service
• Communication/Organization Skills
• Teamwork
• Behavior management
• Conflict Resolution
• Living on camp during summer season
• Food is provided during training and when camp is in session 

General Responsibilities 

• Supervise all leadership campers and interns and conduct daily check-ins
• Plan and lead activities that promote communication, team building, self-confidence, personal growth, and ability to supervise and instruct younger campers 
• Observe and assess camper behavior for appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques 
• Participate in all aspects of camp life, including songs, meals, overnight camping trips, activities, campfire, staff training, meetings, clean-up of camp, and camp closing 
• Complete paperwork in a timely fashion, including equipment requests, Incident Reports, and evaluations 
• Carry out established duties regarding camper health, safety, and program goals 
• Set a good example by demonstrating maturity, good communication techniques, cleanliness, good hygiene, punctuality, sportsmanship, sharing, and following rules among other traits

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Current CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain 
• Desire and ability to work with campers ages 13-18 in an outdoor setting 
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to all activities
• Possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant 24-hour supervision of campers 
• Age 21
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control 
• Ability to receive instruction and supervision 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience working in an overnight camp setting 
• Previous Girl Scout experience 
• Previous experience supervising staff 
• Experience planning and leading teambuilding activities 
• Comfort with and ability to perform various camp activities including boating, crafts, nature hikes, outdoor cooking, chopping wood, fire building, etc. 
• Age 25
• Valid Driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to drive a 12-passenger van 

Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we foster a welcoming, inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression of identity), marital status, or the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or any other protected classification under applicable laws.

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