Job Description:
If you are passionate about camp and looking for an impactful summer job, join us inspiring girls to build their confidence, courage, and character in the great outdoors!
Choose from one of our two beautiful Julian properties and join us in leading unforgettable adventures in the great outdoors.
Camp Winacka - A traditional rustic camp with spectacular views.
The camp features a pool, miles of hiking trails, green building including a new environmental center and two lakes.
Campers choose from programs focusing on aquatics, horses, arts and adventure.
Campers and staff sleep in open-air cabins with built-in bunk beds, in platform tents with bunk beds or on cots under the stars.
Camp Whispering Oaks - Features a sports field and basketball court tucked amongst oak and pine trees, unique stargazing venues, abundant wildlife and a small, close-knit camp community.
Campers choose from programs focusing on science and space, outdoor skills, sports, theater and the arts.
Campers and staff sleep in fully enclosed indoor cabins with electricity and paved, lighted pathways winding through native manzanita, oak and pine trees.
Your summer will look like this:
Develop and deliver a training program for counselors-in-training (CIT) and other leadership development camp programs for all ages and abilities.
Instruct and coordinate a program which includes the teaching of camping skills, appreciation of the outdoors, group living skills, leadership skills, child development, camp traditions, team building, camper behavior management, risk management and the history of Girl Scouts.
Assist in integrating Counselors-in-Training (CITs) and Leaders-in-Training (LITs) into the activities of the entire camp.
Support and evaluate LITs/CITs, giving guidance and feedback.
Serve as a role model to LITs/CITs and other staff of appropriate counselor behavior.
Coordinate and schedule internships for CIT graduates.
Organize and maintain LIT/CIT binder with information on each LIT/CIT and workshop.
Always ensure health and safety of LITs/CITs and other campers from leadership programs and ensure they are participating members of the camp and are representing themselves as appropriate role models for other campers.
Assist in the opening and closing of the unit and camp, including a written inventory of equipment, program supplies and evaluation of the program.
Keep health care supervisor informed of health and safety of LITs/CITs and checks with health care supervisor to keep first aid kit properly supplied.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
What’s in it for you:
Compensation: $88 - $94 daily rate.
Plus meals, room and board.
Spend the summer outside and enjoy being out in nature.
Make lifelong connections with the camp team.
Experience problem solving, team building, communication, and mentoring skills.
Create unforgettable memories in the lives of campers making a long-lasting positive impact!
Experience and Skills:
Here is what it takes:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work with children and staff of different ages.
Ability to lead, train and relate to older girls.
Must have a very high level of maturity and good judgement.
Must be willing to work in an outdoor setting and live on camp premises during the summer.
Have at least one (1) year of experience as a counselor in a resident camp setting.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or able to obtain certification before the first day of work.
Valid drivers’ license, proof of insurance and access to reliable transportation (Daily and/or occasional travel may be required.
Must be comfortable driving narrow, winding mountain roads with passengers in mini or cargo vans)
This is a temporary seasonal employment opportunity.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
From: Girl Scouts San Diego
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