JOB SUMMARY 

Unit Counselors further the mission of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) through Stevens Ranch Resident Camp programming. Unit Counselors are key members of the camp team, responsible for creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment for campers. Camp Counselors plan and implement activities, engage with campers, and provide day-to-day guidance to ensure campers develop new skills, make new connections, and have a memorable experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must reside at Camp Sunday-Friday during the summer.
• May work with resident campers or day campers. 
• Learns evacuation procedures.
• Trains campers on weather safety and evacuation procedures.
• Assists in the process of check-in and check-out.
• May include assisting in the transportation of girls to and from camp.
• Assists with girl health check in.
• Communicates with parents and guardians.
• Helps girls get settled into camp.
• Assists in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes. 
• Applies basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth. 
• Assures campers are properly always supervised.
• Consistently aware of and implements safety guidelines. 
• Participates in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes. 
• Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities. 
• Actively participates in all program areas as assigned. 
• Provides the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities. 
• Assists in program areas such as waterfront, nature, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed. 
• Maintains a high standard of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff. 
• Provides the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs. 
• Ensures that campers receive their medications as directed by the Health Supervisor. 
• Be alert to campers and staff needs and assists them with personal and/or health problems and discusses with your Unit Leader, Health Supervisor, and/or Resident Camp Director when appropriate. 
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; reports repairs       needed promptly to your Unit Leader. 
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior. 
• Follows and upholds all safety and security rules and procedures. 
• Sets a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship. 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

1. Interpersonal Relations                                                   8. Organizational Knowledge
2. Conflict Management                                                      9. Self-Management                                     
3. Adaptability                                                                     10. Fostering Diversity 
4. Oral and Written Communication Skills                     11. Achieve Results
5. Team Building                                                                 12. Judgement and Decision Making
6. Personal Integrity and and Professional Conduct    13. Time Management
7. Information Management                                            14. Problem Solving

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum 18 years of age.  
• Required valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (will be provided if needed). 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting. 
• Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 
• Experience and/or education in general Outdoor Education or Girl Scouts is a plus. 
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp community.  
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and produce results. 
• Ability to reside overnight at camp. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. 
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state were employee works/resides, with an acceptable driving record, acceptable insurance, and reliable transportation. 
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and on uneven terrain, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment including exposure to environmental allergens including dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

SEASONAL CAMP DATES

• Staff Training Week: June 1st - 5th
• Week One: June 7th - 12th
• Week Two: June 14th - 19th
• Week Three: June 21st - 26th
• Week Four: June 28th - July 1st
• Week Five: July 7th - 10th
• Week Six: July 12th - 17th
• Staff Camp Clean Up: July 18th - 21st

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Required valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (will be provided if needed).