Camp counselor
Posted by Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine, Inc on 03/31/2021
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Outdoor
Job Categories: Camp Staff & Counselors
Company Type: Recreation
State: AZ
City: Prescott, Payson or Phoenix
Country: United States
Required Experience: 0 - 1 year
Contact Name: Evelyn Andrea Torrez-Martinez
Contact Phone: 4807109769
Job Type: Seasonal Full Time
Salary: Start at $66 daily cash rate
Required to Relocate:
Required to Travel:
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 50+ miles
Job Description & Requirements
Camp Counselor at Girl Scout Arizona Cactus Pine Council
Season dates:May 16- August 2
Seasonal - Full Time
Location: Phoenix, Prescott, or Payson ( 4 Camp Locations. You choose where you want to work)
Start Pay at $66 Daily Cash Rate for Unit Counselors
If you enjoy working with children, making a positive difference in others' lives, challenging yourself with new experiences and learning, meeting new people, and working in a supportive team; a position at one of our four Girl Scout Arizona Cactus Pine CAMPS could be a great fit!
*Parsons Leadership Center (Phoenix, Az) offers Day Camp positions and also offer the option of residence for those that would like to live on site for the season.
*Willow Springs and Camp Maripai located in Prescott, Az and Shadow Rim Ranch located in Payson, Az offer residential positions in where you will live on site for the season.
A job at camp can prepare you for your first year of college, managing your finances, living with roommates, handling emergencies, working effectively with others, and care-taking and supervising children. You can apply all the skills from working at camp to any profession! Whether you want to be a teacher, psychologist, outdoor educator, scientist, engineer, designer, music, or art professional. The list goes on and on!
Positions Available;
- Unit Counselor (18+)
- Unit Leaders (preferred 21+)
- Administrative Staff (21+)
-Health Supervisor (21+)
Specialty program positions:
-Archery, hatchet and slignshot Instructor
-Lifeguard
-Backpack Instuctor
-Water craft Instructor
-Rock Climbing and Zipline Instructor
*We provide training and certification for specialty program positions.
Apply today! >>
https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/en/camps/summer-camp/work-at-camp.html
Questions email>> campdirectors@girlscoutaz.org
Essential Functions
*This list may not include all of the duties assigned
Program
- Directly supervise 10-40 girls
each session with a team of other counselors, providing timely feedback
and support.
- Provide assistance to the Unit
Leader as requested including acting in her/his absence.
- Ensure the active involvement of
campers and peers in the overall camp program.
- Works under the supervision of assigned Unit Leader and in conjunction with other Unit Counselors and Program Specialists to create weekly schedules for girl-driven, safe, creative and educational program for campers geared toward campers’ ages, interests and abilities.
- Helps coordinates use of
facilities and cleanliness.
- Responsible to lead general
activities such as arts and crafts, nature, science and sports and games.;
model constructive and enthusiastic participation in all program areas.
- Assist in coordination/implementation of “All Camp” events, campfires, and other multi-age group activities.
- Participate in pre and post camp,
inventory, and general clean-up as assigned.
- Oversee dining hall
operation at assigned times to ensure procedures are followed and foster
an environment of consistent order for campers and staff.
Requirements and Qualifications
Requirements—
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
(provided during staff training if applicant needs).
- Ability to function as part of a camp
staff team, sharing concerns readily with supervisor.
- Follow the guidelines of the Staff
Working Agreement.
- Ability to communicate with and provide
direction to, staff and campers of varying age and skill levels.
- Cognitive and communicative ability to
manage multiple areas of camp program and operations.
- Knowledge
of common camper illnesses and proper sanitation in group living communities.
- Ability
to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camper
supervision.
- Ability
to keep accurate, legible records.
- Possess
mental and physical strength and endurance required to maintain constant
supervision of campers.
Desired Qualifications—
- Experience
working with children of varying ages.
- At least one season (six weeks) of experience in a camp setting.
- Ability to safely drive a passenger vehicle with passengers and pass council driver screening and training.
- Knowledge
and experience in coordinating, implementing and supervising youth programs in
an outdoor setting.
- Current driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Desire
and ability to teach, work and relate successfully with children and staff.
- Ability
to effectively supervise the coordination of a variety of program activities in
a camp setting.
- Ability
to work with persons of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Leadership / Followership skills.
- Ability
to think and act calmly in a crisis.
- Demonstrate
compliance with all Camps rules, policies, and procedures in a positive manner.
- Demonstrated
maturity, sound judgment, integrity and flexibility.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self- control.
