Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc
Location
New Milford, CT | United States
Job description
Position Summary:
This position works with the Director of Outdoor Program or Manager of Summer Camps to assist with recruiting and make hiring recommendations for camp staff. They will maintain pre-camp communications with camp staff and in cooperation with the Director of Outdoor Program or Manager of Summer Camps, is responsible for planning the camp program and preparing for pre-camp training.
Major Accountabilities:
- Attends regular meetings with the other camp directors both in person and virtually.
- Works in concert with the Camp Director Team.
- Attends 2-3 trainings pertaining to the roll of Camp Director
- Following procedures and policies for hiring camp staff; IE hiring authorizations, reviews applications, interviews potential camp staff, checks references, and completes Hire Authorization paperwork sent to Director of Outdoor Program or Manager of Summer Camps.
- Assists with collecting all required HR paperwork as needed.
- Works with the Director of Outdoor Program or Manager of Summer Camps to develop a comprehensive pre-camp training, which includes all required topics.
- Maintains open communication with the camp staff and Director of Outdoor Program or Manager of Summer Camps.
- Assists with and attends camp promotion and camper recruitment including but not limited to camp open houses, informational nights, camp fairs and call-in nights for registration.
- Reviews and makes recommendations concerning camp materials including but not limited to camp confirmations, staff manuals, licensing materials, forms and letters needed for the operation of camp.
- Be available and respond to inquiries by potential staff.
- Works on projects individually or as small teams as assigned.
Skills and Competencies:
- Must be at 21 years of age or older.
- Minimum of 2 seasons of camp experience
- Show the willingness to abide by the policies and practices of Girl Scouts of Connecticut.
- Valid driver’s license
- Qualify as a Youth Camp Director with the state of Connecticut.
- First Aid/CPR/AED and Medication Administration Certification must be obtained upon being hired.
- Possess experience which relates to job responsibilities including successful experience in outdoor programs, management of children and staff, and communication skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment in anticipating and preventing accidents, and possesses the ability to make sound decisions in a crisis.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Commitment to the Girl Scout approach to outdoor education and experiential learning
- Strong leadership abilities
- Writes clearly, tactfully, and effectively, demonstrating strong grammar and usage skills.
- Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive presence as a role model.
- Working knowledge of computer software, word processing, and database operations.
Physical Aspects of the Job:
- Ability to effectively communicate orally.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities and camper and staff behavior.
- Ability to provide first aid and to assist campers and staff in an emergency with a clear and level head.
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