Assistant Camp Director - Camp Tuckaho

The Assistant Camp Director - Tuckaho assists in the management of the overall camp operation in the direction of the camp director. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Tuckaho in Troy, Missouri. Limited hourly work, including some evening meetings, will be required prior to camp season.  This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers. 

• Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated. 

• Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. 
• Assumes check-in duties as delegated.  

• Reviews unit roster and camper information forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled. 

• Assist with designing, delivering, and evaluating camp program that meets the needs and interests of the camps target populations and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner.  

• Assist with hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of seasonal staff. 

• Oversee Dining Hall Operations 

• Assist in the daily operation of the summer camp including food service, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and health care.  

• Provide unit, staff, and camper assistance as directed. 

• 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 Camp Director in the event of accidents, incidents, and emergencies. Coordinates the completion of required reports 

• Act as the Camp Director and assume the responsibilities as such in the Camp Director’s absence. 

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 standards and procedures  
• Has successful experience working with groups of children  
• Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers  
• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude  
• Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors  
• Two years of camp experience is preferred 
• Supervisory experience 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain  

• Basic Water Rescue or ARC Lifeguard, or willingness to obtain. 

• Small Craft Safety: Canoeing, or willingness to obtain 

• USA Archery 1, or willingness to obtain 
• Valid state driver’s license, proof of insurance, 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 which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. 

• Is required to reach with hands and arms 
• Is required to drive/operate an automobile

• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds 

EXPOSURES  

 Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is 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.