Unit Director - Camp Linden

Company: Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

To further the mission of camp by overseeing and supporting counseling staff. Lead by example as a model youth developer and serve as a point person for behavior management, conflict resolution, and other camper concerns. Responsible for aiding and guiding the counseling staff and ensuring daily and weekly functions of camp run in accordance with Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) standards.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude, behavior, and following of camp procedures.
• Supervise and help train counseling staff to ensure that program needs and goals are achieved.
• Provide camp staff with the resources they need to ensure quality programming.
• Be alert to and assist with campers' physical and psychological needs. Discuss with camp Health Director and/or Camp Director when appropriate.
• Handle any type of conflict that may arise between counselors or campers in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Check in with all counseling staff to check on their needs, progress and provide feedback and mentorship at least once a week.
• Conduct verbal and written Camp Counselor and Unit Lead evaluations.
• Actively participate in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned.
• Apply youth development principles to empower campers, embrace diversity, aid in competency development, and build connections.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of staff training including leading educational and training sessions for counselors.
• Participate as a member of the camp leadership team to plan, direct, and supervise evening programs, special events, and all other all-camp activities and functions.
• Assist in the creation of schedules for campers and staff.
• Take action to keep camp clean and safe, including assisting in camp chores, caring for program materials, and reporting all maintenance issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Conduct beginning- and end-of-season equipment/supply inventory.
• Submit order requests for equipment/supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials.
• Ensure adherence to safety and risk management guidelines to maintain high standards of health, safety, and supervision for campers and staff at all times.
• Assist in the responsibilities associated with upholding State of Michigan Licensing and American Camp Association regulations and standards.
• Support counseling staff with daily care and supervision of campers.
• Assist in evening and overnight camper supervision through conducting bed-checks and sleeping in units as assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring that daily and weekly functions of camp run in accordance with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) standards.
• Do what needs to be done so that everyone has a great summer at camp.
• Other duties as assigned.Competencies
  • Behavior management and conflict resolution.
  • Risk management.
  • Youth development.
  • Leadership.
  • Teamwork.
  • Camper-focused.
  • Comfortable working and living in a communal outdoor environment.
  • Activity instruction and facilitation.
  • Willingness to take initiative.Education and Experience
    • 18 years of age or older.
    • Previous experience with children's camps or working with children. Preferred experience as a Camp Counselor.
    • Previous experience supervising and training staff.
    • Previous experience with scheduling.
    • Previous experience with behavior management, conflict resolution, and missing home.
    • Current certification in CPR/first aid or willingness to obtain.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in camp programming.
    • Ability to provide constructive feedback to staff to reinforce or modify behavior.
    • Must have belief in (and ability to speak about passionately and with conviction) the mission and values of Girl Scouts, be willing to subscribe to the principles expressed in the Promise and Law, and aware of the needs of youth in our pluralistic society.
    • Current certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED or willingness to obtain.
    • Must become a member of Girl Scouts.
    • Must be able to pass State and National background check.Work EnvironmentOperates in a professional camp environment and will live on site. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Ability and willingness to work in various activity areas within camp (archery, climbing wall, waterfront, horses, etc) in all types of weather from rain, snow, extreme heat and cold. Must be able to move around the camp property to assist campers in their activities. Will spend majority of hours each day standing and interacting with children.Work Schedule
      • Position requires flexibility with schedule, typical schedule is Sunday through Friday, though some Saturdays may be required.
      • Position requires living on site and working evenings.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position oversees Unit Leads and Camp Counselors.Compensation
        • Room and board.
        • $80 per day (position requires a 6-day workweek).
        • Paid training and certifications.
        • Access to an extensive Girl Scout alumni network.Camp Linden: June 8 th through August 24 th , 2025.Equal Employment Opportunities StatementGirl Scouts Heart of Michigan provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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