November 8, 2024

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

East Troy

OTHER

Unit Leader- Camp Juniper Knoll

Unit Leader- Camp Juniper Knoll
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for campers ages 5-17.
As a Unit Leader, you will be critical to the success of the summer as part of the leadership team and the first-line resource for problem solving for campers and counselors. In this role you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning experiences and live on site in a camper unit.

Work Commitment:
Dates: May 29-August 3

Includes staff training
Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid

Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday

Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Saturdays off

Camp Staff Benefits:

Pay: $135 per day
Included room and board
First Aid and CPR certification
Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested
Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

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
Must be 19+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; 21+ preferred
1-3 years experience working with children in a camp or similar setting
Prior experience in a leadership role
Willingness to work and 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 conditions

Responsibilities:

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
Supervise and participate in first night camper planning, scheduling, and provide assistance as appropriate
Knowledgeable with schedule, activities, and needs of the campers’ programs, and capable of taking over as primary facilitator for the program. Expected to participate enthusiastically in activities.
Be present with camper group(s) throughout the camp day and night. Covers breaks and absences of Unit Counselors, including duties assigned to that counselor by the camp office (Example: swimming “watcher” duty).
Assume responsibility for the physical health and safety and the mental welfare of the campers, especially regarding appropriate and diligent use of sunscreen and bug spray; washing hands before every meal; getting enough food, water, and rest; daily brushing of teeth and showers; and awareness of sniffles, coughs, rashes, sores, blisters, and scratching.
Act as first-level advisor for counselors who have camper challenges and concerns
Listen to and advise staff members regarding personal issues as needed, serving as their advocate and mentor
Other duties as assigned