Unit Leader - Camp Cedarledge

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI INC•Pevely, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Leader oversees unit functions, assists with scheduling, and with management of unit staff. They are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities with campers. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri. 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. Live in an assigned unit with other unit staff and campers Oversee and assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes. Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes. Assist program staff at program areas with supervision and instruction. Lead program activities as designated Ensure cleanliness of unit area and assigned camp kapers. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff. Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship. Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

Requirements

Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18
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
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
Hatchet Instructor Certification, or willingness to obtain
Slingshot Instructor Certification, or willingness to obtain
If your position requires you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state drivers license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier
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
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

Oversees unit functions
Assists with scheduling
Assists with management of unit staff
Planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities with campers
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
Live in an assigned unit with other unit staff and campers
Oversee and assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes
Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes
Assist program staff at program areas with supervision and instruction
Lead program activities as designated
Ensure cleanliness of unit area and assigned camp kapers
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff
Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship
Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior