Leadership Coordinator - Overnight Camp

Description

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is consistently and unapologetically committed to providing safe spaces for all girls* to belong. We build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Founded in 1912, our organization has been committed to meeting the needs of our youth members for over a century. We uplift all Girl Scouts in a supportive environment where they can discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their very first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. They are the future leaders paving the way toward a brighter tomorrow. To learn more, visit www.girlscoutsww.org.

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. 

*Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girl inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender youth, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human.

About the Position 

The Leadership Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the high school leadership program, which includes three progressive levels. They plan and deliver engaging and interactive workshops and activities that prepare leadership campers for their time working hands-on in a unit. The Leadership Coordinator lives in an outdoor unit with Leadership Counselors and participates in all aspects of camp life with the leadership campers. The Leadership Coordinator also takes the lead in providing mentoring and coaching to Interns, the campers at the highest level of the program who operate as Junior Counselors. 

Compensation for this position is $120 - $130 per day, with the starting rate dependent on previous employment at GSWW camps. 

Camp Season 2026 will run from June 7th through August 18th, with start and end dates determined by position. Overnight camp staff will divide their summer between Camp Robbinswold (located in Lilliwaup, WA) and Camp St. Albans (located in Allyn, WA). They will begin at St. Albans for the first week of training, then transition to Robbinswold for the second week. Staff will work three one-week camper sessions at Robbinswold, take a short break, and then complete three sessions at St. Albans.
 

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Coordinate logistics of the Leadership program, including preparing schedules, coordinating trip plans for visits to neighboring camps, and arranging leadership camper placements  
• Prepare and facilitate workshops on leadership and camp staff skills to meet Counselor-in-Training goals and outcomes 
• Observe, coach, and evaluate leadership campers during their unit placements  
• Support and coach Leadership Counselors with camper and group management to ensure the physical and mental safety of campers  
• Observe and evaluate Leadership Counselors, scheduling weekly one-on-one meetings to deliver feedback   
• Assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the Camp Director  
• Support and participate in implementing all camp activities such as meals, games, campfires, etc.  
• Carry out established duties for general camp operations including check-in and check-out, bus supervision, camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork  
   

This is a general description of the essential responsibilities of the position and is not inclusive of all job duties; other associated duties may be assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging  
• Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week and hours, including overnight and weekend responsibilities   
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds, with the ability to work under pressure  
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality  
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• This position supervises 2 Leadership Counselors 

Education and Experience Required 

• At least 21 years of age 
• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Experience working with youth 6-17 years old 
• Additional, concentrated experience working with high school students  

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Knowledge of the Girl Scout program 
• Experience working with high school leadership programming 
• Supervisory experience 
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and the willingness to transport campers and staff in a 12-passenger van 

Other Qualifications 

• Current certification of CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain 
• Current certification of Youth Mental Health First Aid or willingness to obtain 
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check 

Work Environment  
Summer camp is a fast-paced outdoor working environment with 24-hour a day responsibility. Employees are frequently exposed to loud noises, sensory stimulating situations, and physically demanding activities. Employees should feel comfortable with: 

• Working outside in all weather conditions including heat, inclement weather, and specific environmental realities (humidity, wind, bugs, lake water) 
• Residing in non-air-conditioned rustic open air living quarters, with pit toilets as primary restroom facilities 
• Living in communal living conditions with limited privacy and infrequent, minimal access to technology 
• Demonstrating emotional resiliency and regulation to handle extended, repeated stressful situations appropriately 
• Walking over unpaved, uneven, hilly terrain multiple times a day 
• Lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 35lbs 
• Responding to emergencies including utilizing skills to administer first aid/CPR when necessary, including overnight 
• Maintaining constant supervision and observation of program participants while assessing risk and participant safety 

Salary : $120 - $130