Program Director- Camp Greene Wood

Company: Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago And Northwest India
Location: Woodridge
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Program Director- Camp Greene WoodLooking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.As camp's Program Director, you will be critical to the success of the summer supporting the leadership team, staff, and campers with exceptional program development, role modeling, and problem solving.Work Commitment:Dates: May 29 - August 1

• Includes staff training and in-service day
  • Camp is closed June 19 and July 4; these days are unpaidWeekly Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
    • Saturday and Sundays off
      • Staff training week hours 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Special Overnight Week June 30 - July 2
        • Daily 2-hour break Monday-WednesdayCamp Staff Benefits:
          • Pay:$128 per day
            • First Aid and CPR certification
              • Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.
                • Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance ProgramQualifications:
                  • Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
                    • Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting
                      • Two or more years of experience facilitating and supervising youth program
                        • Must be 21+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver's license are preferred.
                          • Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditionsResponsibilities:
                            • Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
                              • Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
                                • Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
                                  • Assist the camp director in the planning, organization, and implementation of camp activities
                                    • Assist in the supervision, monitoring, and participate in all aspects of camp
                                      • Ensure that weekly program schedules are prepared and delivered at camp that use a camper-led planning process, meet program expectations as stated by the camp program guide and camp director, and develop progressive camper skills.
                                        • Leads scheduling and delivery of weekly programs as well as provides support to staff before and during program delivery
                                          • Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper planning and Girl Scout program guidelines
                                            • Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
                                              • Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
                                                • Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment
                                                  • Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment
                                                    • Other duties as assignedApply today to join our summer camp team!
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