El Ranchito Camp Counselor

3 weeks ago

Long Beach, United States Girl Scouts Full time
Job Details

Job Location
El Ranchito Program Center - Long Beach, CA

Position Type
Seasonal

Salary Range
$18.50 Hourly

Description

Position Information

Estimated Dates of Employment: Spring 2025-August 2025

Company Overview

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles ("GSGLA") is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. www.girlscoutsla.org.

Our core values of Integrity, Clarity of Purpose, Accountability and Respect represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These are the specific behaviors that are imperative and encouraged in our company culture.

We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. In addition, reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

Position Summary

The Camp Counselor participates in the implementation of Girl Scout programming, ensures safety of the campers, and encourages the success of every camper. Camp Counselors are the primary caregivers for campers during camp. The Camp Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, carrying out activities, and guiding campers in their personal growth. The position is also responsible for implementation of high-quality climbing wall, low ropes and/or archery programming.

El Ranchito Day Camp

Tucked away in the charming suburbs of Long Beach, El Ranchito is a tree-lined high adventure day camp, where campers are encouraged to take safe risks that boost bravery and promote goal setting. Exciting, confidence-building outdoor activities include archery, low ropes, and a 32-foot climbing tower.

The camp operates with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes.
    • Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
    • Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
    • Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
  2. Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
    • Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities.
    • Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
    • Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
    • Assist in program areas such as archery, climbing wall and low ropes and all camp activities, as directed.
  3. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
    • Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
    • Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by the Health and Inclusion Specialist.
    • Be alert to campers' and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems and discuss with the Health and Inclusion Specialist and/or Outdoor Program Supervisor when appropriate.
    • Establish and monitor safety procedures for archery, climbing wall and low ropes course program according to Girl Scout and ACA standards including the training of campers.
    • Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the Camp Experience Manager.
  4. Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
    • Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
    • Set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
  5. Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver (as needed) evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
    • Attend and participate in daily meetings.
    • Provide check in/out support and provide outstanding customer service to families.
  6. Responsible for taking care of special programming equipment and supplies.
    • Set up and break down climbing wall, low ropes and/or archery range in orderly fashion including the maintenance of accurate inventories of supplies and equipment.
    • Evaluates and reports as requested by the Camp Experience Manager or other administrative staff.
  7. Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Must be 18 years of age or be a high school graduate by the start of camp.
  • Must be available for 10 weeks of day camp (June 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025) and training dates that will be scheduled prior to camp.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid Certification throughout the position's employment dates. Training will be available.
  • Must submit a basic health history form as set by the American Camping Association.
  • Must hold current archery and/or high ropes certifications or willing to obtain by the start of camp. Trainings will be available.
  • Ability to spend time sitting, utilizing the computer, and standing and walking throughout the facilities.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.
  • Must possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Recommended Education, Training and Experience
  • Documented experienced teaching or interacting in youth programming
GSGLA Employee Requirements
  • Comply with state-mandated reporter training
  • Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned

Vaccination Policy

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.

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