Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Summer Camp Manager FLSA Status: Seasonal

Department: Camp Services Reports To: Camp Manager

Location: Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scouts Camp Rate: $550/week

Job Purpose: The Assistant Summer Camp Manager oversees the training and continuous growth of staff, assists with camper behavior, and aids in the operations of camp as a whole. The Assistant Summer Camp Manager facilitates harmonious camp operations and assumes leadership of camp when or if the Camp Manager is unavailable.

Essential Functions

• Assumes leadership of camp when or if Camp Manager is unavailable.
• Assists with training of staff and oversees the growth of staff, giving feedback and corrections as needed.
• Assists unit staff with camper behavior, assessing its appropriateness, enforcing appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Collection, maintenance, and organization of paperwork, including camper forms and daily and weekly paperwork from staff.
• Works as a team with the other management through effective communication skills with management, unit staff, and Camp Manager.
• Assists with the daily running of camp and activities, helping and covering as needed.
• Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities.
• Responsible for weekly and end of summer cleaning check offs
• Assists with the daily running of camp and activities, helping and covering as needed.
• Provide quality camper experience that resolves concerns in a timely manner.
• Participates in and performs duties within the general camp life, including but not limited to check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, cookout, and duties at meals.
• Ensures camp is providing quality and safe programming for all campers by following all policies, procedures, protocols, and health and safety standards of GSCTX, American Camp Association, Health Department, and Safety Activity Checkpoints.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
• Engages in problem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching, locating and delivering findings and solutions.

• Displays professional demeanor, and integrity at all times.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties or assists other projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years of age by June 1, 2025.
• Adheres to Personnel Policies for Seasonal Camp Staff.
• Camp or classroom administrative experience and general knowledge or experience as a supervisor or group leader.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision, as well as take initiative in making decisions.
• Proven leadership ability working with children ages six through seventeen.
• Proven ability to supervise multiple staff and continuous activities.
• Must reside on camp during summer.
• Ability to make a commitment to the philosophy of Girl Scouting, both nationally and locally.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check are required.
• Have and maintain a valid TX driver’s license, and acceptable driving record, acceptable insurance, and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in Girl Scout outdoor programs, camp activities, camp counseling, leadership, and training techniques is preferred.
• First aid training is desirable.
• Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
• Preferred age 21+ by June 1, 2024.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Capable of viewing computer monitor for long periods.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Environmental Demands

• Outdoor activity and exposure to weather.

• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire.
• Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects.
• Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have AC.
• Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.

Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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