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 Experience Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning and facilitation of programs and activities. They will work closely with the administrative team to create camp curriculum, ensure the safety of campers, and create a positive learning environment in the camp setting. Additionally, they are responsible for mentoring and meeting the training needs of camp staff.
La Casita Day Camp
La Casita, a beautiful and historic camp cherished by generations of Girl Scouts, is nestled peacefully in the hillsides above Claremont. Adjacent to the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, it is home to fascinating native plants and animals. There is no better place for girls to step away from the urban hustle and bustle and learn about the natural world and how humans can protect it.
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
- Develop and deliver a program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers.
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
- Assure campers are always properly supervised.
- Support staff in the creation of program and activity schedules.
- Develop and supervise activity staff schedule for programs and activities.
- Collect and evaluate records; report and evaluate camp programs and activity areas.
- Develop and implement schedules and records for all areas of camp program and facilities.
- Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
- Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures.
- Assist in the implementation of staff training for specific activity areas.
- Train other staff in their responsibilities during activities.
- Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures.
- Ensure that camp standards, state codes, and guidelines from GSGLA are followed.
- Provide guidelines for programs utilizing camp equipment.
- 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.
- Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in all program areas.
- Oversee daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and in good repair.
- Ensure that program areas are kept free of hazards and debris.
- Manage and catalogue supplies needed for programs.
- Assist staff in implementation of all facets of camp program activities.
- Regularly monitor programs and changes.
- Provide feedback and guidance to Camp Counselors.
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders.
- Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff.
- Act as a member of the camp senior staff team both within activities and throughout the camp day to plan, direct, and supervise all camp operations.
- Address program concerns promptly; effectively communicate changes and concerns with the Program Supervisor.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of staff training.
- Serve as a role model through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
- Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special programs, sleep outs, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
- Participate in senior staff meetings and lead daily staff meetings as needed.
- Assist where needed with camper “check-in” and “check-out”.
- Provide staff support and provide outstanding customer service to families.
- Other duties as assigned.
