Program Director- Overnight Camp

Program Director for Overnight Camp
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference, join our 2024 camp staff today! Our 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. At Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana camps we have a wide variety of opportunities for you. Campers and staff alike spend the summer living outdoors, trying new activities, gaining independence, and building long-lasting relationships.

As camp’s Program Director you will be critical to the success of the summer supporting the leadership team, staff, and campers with exceptional program development, role modeling, and problem solving.

Work Commitment:

Our summer season runs from early June through mid-August, including staff training and excluding our fourth of July break. Our Overnight Camp staff work from 11 a.m. Sunday morning until 10 p.m. Friday evening every week.

Camp Staff Benefits:

The nitty-gritties: Paid summer camp position with 24 hours off each week and breaks every day. Includes room and board (yes that’s right you will live on camp and get all your food provided for free!), First Aid & CPR certifications, and a rocking camp staff shirt! 

The real perks & career benefits: At camp you will quickly discover that the more you put into the experience, the more rewarding it will be. During the summer develop your outdoor skills and leadership in a unique environment separate from the pressures of your typical everyday routine. Throughout staff training and every day rigors at camp, you will experience countless opportunities to be challenged and held to a higher standard. These experiences and challenges will help build your resume with universal skills and experiences. You will be a valuable member of this camp community, where your voice will be heard and you will receive the support you need to have a fun and successful summer.

Pay range: $870 a week; dependent on qualifications and experience. 

Program Director 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
• Two or more years of experience facilitating and supervising youth program
• Must be 21+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are preferred. 
• Employee paperwork must be submitted at the specified date. This includes tax documentation, camp health history, proof of employment eligibility, and other paperwork as provided by Human Resources
• Willingness to work and, at times, 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

Program Director 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
• Assist the camp director in the planning, organization, and implementation of camp activities
• Assist in the supervision, monitoring, and participate in all aspects of camp
• Ensure that weekly program schedules are prepared and delivered at camp that use a camper-led planning process, meet program expectations as stated by the camp program guide and camp director, and develop progressive camper skills.
• Leads scheduling and delivery of weekly programs as well as provides support to staff before and during program delivery
• Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in an assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper planning and Girl Scout program guidelines
• Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
• Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment
• Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment
• Other duties as assigned

Apply today to join our summer camp team! (Your future self will thank you!)

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