Unit & Resource Director - Camp Cedarledge

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for training, supervising and leading unit staff and programming to implement a safe, fun, high quality Girl Scout camp experience.  Resident Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment approximately June– August 2022 at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Mo.  Limited hourly work, including some evening meetings, will be required prior to camp season.  This position lives on site for the duration of the resident camp program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists with the planning and implementation of a pre-camp training plan for all staff members that meets Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), American Camp Association (ACA) and council standards for resident camp staff. Assists in maintaining training records
• Monitors camp operations to ensure that all established health and safety standards are in place and are followed. Maintains compliance with GSUSA, ACA and council health and safety standards and procedures
• Assists camp leadership team to make appropriate staffing assignments. Ensures that all staff understand the expectations of their job descriptions and staffing assignments prior to the arrival of campers. Coordinates employed staff time off schedules in accordance with established policies
• Trains Unit Leaders to complete required schedules, plans, reports, written requests, evaluations and records. Ensures that Unit Leaders understand the expectations of their job descriptions and staffing assignments prior to the arrival of campers.
• Supervises, monitors, supports and evaluates the work of the Unit Leaders.  Supervises and monitors unit program operations.
• Plans, schedules and provides for ongoing training and motivation for Unit Leaders through planned in-service sessions, regular staff meetings, and conferences.
• Receives, reviews and approves staffing schedules and unit schedules, in coordination with Camp Program Director.  Assumes responsibility for the collection and storage of unit paperwork and records.
• Develops and implements plan for ensuring unit cleanliness, organization and maintenance to provide a safe and well-maintained environment for campers.  Provides leadership and motivation to ensure unit cleanliness and good care of facilities and equipment on a ongoing basis.
• Maintains all necessary records, reports, inventories and evaluations. Submits all required reports, administrative records and paperwork according to established deadlines
• Assists in providing direction and support to all staff in handling accidents, incidents and emergencies. Immediately informs the Senior Manager Camping Program in the event of accidents, incidents and emergencies. Coordinates the completion of required reports
• Assists in coordinating the cleaning, inventory and closing of the camp at the end of the season
• Consistently demonstrates a climate of courtesy, respect, and professionalism to staff, volunteers, members and general public

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Positions directly reporting to this position are:

• Unit Leaders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 21
• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association (ACA) standards and procedures
• Holds a valid driver’s license
• Has demonstrated successful administrative and supervisory experience
• Has strong organizational skills and the ability to delegate and coordinate the work of others.
• Has strong communication, team building and conflict management skills
• Has demonstrated good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude
• Has current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• is required to talk and hear, stand and walk, and is frequently very active and often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.
• is required to reach with hands and arms
• must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

EXPOSURES

Work is primarily performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING:

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.