An Assistant Camp Director has an awesome summer outdoors, being a mentor to Campers, and providing fun all day long! Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Camp is one of the outlets to make that mission a reality for many girls. The Assistant Camp Director is a part of that mission each summer.

As an Assistant Camp Director-Program, you will:

• Assist in the administration and coordination of the entire camp operation.

• Act as Camp Director in the absence of Camp Director.

• Assist in the training, supervision and evaluation of camp staff.

• Assist the Camp Director in planning and conducting staff meetings.

• Serve as a constant, visible and available resource for camp staff.

• Keep Camp Director informed of day-to-day operational successes and concerns.

• Keep and document required records and reports as requested by Camp Director.

• With help of the Member Service Specialist, oversee the Camp Store by managing camper transactions, inventory, and keeping   accurate documentation.

• Develop and maintain good relationship with parents, serving as a liaison between parents and campers.

• Observe and supervise campers and staff behaviors, identify and respond to hazards, assist campers and staff in emergencies (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).

• Prepare for and oversee check-in and check-out procedures.

• Guide staff in implementing Girl Scout program emphasis through advice or assistance in planning activities, use of resources, coordinating activities, and evaluating experiences.

• Promote progression in activities and experiences, matched to abilities and interests of the campers in all sessions.

• Provides guidance, assistance and leadership while maintaining Girl Scout, American Camping Association, federal, state and local health, safety and program standards.

• Serve as a driver when needed to transport campers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Believe in the mission of Girl Scouting.

• Good character, integrity, adaptability, patience, sense of humor, and enthusiasm.

• Hold or being willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided).

• Produce a physical signed by medical professional within the past 24 months.

• Training and/or experience working with children in an outdoor setting.

• Good time management, organization and communication skills.

• Ability to accept guidance and supervision and relate to one’s peer group.

• Experience/education in childhood education, recreation, sociology or related field.

•  Be at least 21 years of age.

• Have excellent time management, organization, communication and leadership skills.

•  Ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate daily activities and special programs.

•  Ability to supervise staff and perform administrative duties.

•  Hold a current driver’s license.

• Ability to pass a Background Check.