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 Leadership Experience Coordinator participates in the implementation of Girl Scout programming, ensures safety of the campers, and encourages the success of every camper. The Leadership Experience Coordinator is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, carrying out activities, and goals set by the youth leadership team. Help instruct the youth leadership team, grow leadership skills and gain ability to display them.
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
- Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of youth leadership throughout the camp to meet the intended outcomes.
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with youth leaders through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
- Assure campers and youth leaders are always properly supervised.
- Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
- Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for youth leaders 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, high ropes and all camp activities, as directed.
- 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 Health and Inclusion Specialist and/or Outdoor Program Supervisor when appropriate.
- 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.
- Be a role model to youth leaders and staff in your attitude and behavior.
- Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
- Set a good example to youth leaders and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
- Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
- Attend and participate in daily meetings.
- Assist where needed on camper arrival and departure days.
- Provide check in/out support and provide outstanding customer service to families.
- Other duties as assigned.
