Camp Program Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri - SAINT LOUIS, MO, Position Type: Camp , Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Other, Implement and supervise a variety of camp programming and activities including crafts, games, nature, archery, swimming, and boating on-site at camp. Normal work hours are Saturdays year round and optional weekdays in the summer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

Implementation and supervision of activities such as crafts, nature and various other activities
Coaches archery activities to give campers the opportunity to increase skills and achieve their personal best; adapts archery to the ages and skill abilities of campers to ensure safety and accomplishment
Assists with the plans and preparations of lake and pool activities that ensure fun, safe, age appropriate, challenging and creative programming for campers
Monitors activities to ensure that all established health and safety standards are followed by participants; maintains compliance with Girl Scouts of the USA, Red Cross, American Camp Association and Council health and safety standards and procedures; supports and positively interprets camp rules to campers
Plans and prepares for creative and fun inclement weather alternatives for swimming and boating
Serves as a positive role model and ambassador for camp
Inventories and prepares program areas to ensure that program areas, equipment and supplies are maintained and kept in order throughout the camp season
Establishes and maintains good relationships with girls and adults
Attends and participates in trainings as required
Assists in implementing closing of daily operations, and assumes responsibility for cleaning, inventory, and storage of supplies, equipment and facilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum age of 18
Experience working with children, strongly preferred
Holds or is willing to obtain archery certification or equivalent
Ability to lead, communicate effectively be adaptable and demonstrate a positive attitude

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Holds or is willing to obtain the following certifications:

Current American Red Cross Adult/Child CPR/AED
Current American Red Cross First Aid
Current Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Lifeguard In-service
Small Craft Safety- Canoeing
Current USA Level 1 Archery
Current Range Safety Officer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent:

is frequently required to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit and use hands to manipulate and feel
is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
must have the following vision abilities: close vision, distance vision and depth perception

EXPOSURES
Work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust.
Qualifications: