Camp Program Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location

• Girl
• Scouts of
• Eastern
• Missouri -
• SAINT
• LOUIS,
• MO 63146Position
• Type:
• Camp
• Education
• Level:
• Not
• SpecifiedJob
• Category: OtherImplement 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