Counselor

About the role

Do you believe every Girl Scout can change the world? Do you have nine weeks this summer to help us develop girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place? If so, we want you!

Responsibilities

• Supervise all assigned aspects of campers' day including morning activities, cabin clean-up, mealtimes, rest hours, evening activities, getting ready for bed and after-hours duties as assigned.
• Design activities and programs that meet Girl Scout badge curriculum and that facilitate girl-led programming.
• Work in a team with other counselors, program staff, and assistance staff around camp.
• Lead programs and activities with campers giving guidance and leadership.
• Support and strengthen courage, confidence, and character in all campers and staff.
• Aid in unit housekeeping, sanitation, care of supplies and equipment.
• Aid in the responsibility for the health and safety of the campers.
• Aid in the completion of records, reports, and inventories as requested by Unit Leader.
• Live in a unit near campers or in a cabin with campers as assigned.
• Help girls live and work together as a unit through the facilitation of communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
• Identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activities.
• Assist in the opening and closing of camp as directed.
• Take precautions to ensure personal health.
• Participate in training prior to camp.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings on time and in uniform.
• Be a role model for campers in words, deeds, and actions.
• May be asked to travel among all GSGATL camps.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• Stamina is necessary to live in the camp setting which includes traversing rough and uneven terrain without assistance
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Experience working with children is preferred
• Sense of adventure and enthusiasm to motivate and coach children
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting
• Ability to place needs of campers above own
• Ability to make decisions and act wisely in an emergency
• Understanding of the needs, abilities, and interests of girls
• Must be able to complete & clear a Criminal and Sex Offender background check
• Must be able to complete & clear a Criminal and Sex Offender background check and have a clean Motor Vehicle Record.