Leadership Program Director

Job Summary: 

The Leadership Program Director is responsible for assisting the Camp Director in the design, planning, implementation and staffing of key camp programming, especially the CIT program, as well as other components including but not limited to all camp activities, thematic arts and crafts activities, and evening programs. The Leadership Program Director will assist the Camp Director in the day-to-day management of the overall camp program through daily contact with counselors, CITs, Unit Leaders and program staff as well as through other duties at the direction of the Camp Director. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned) 

• Attend all staff training weeks. 

• Participate in the planning and conducting of pre-camp training. 

• Assist the Counselors in creating the weekly schedule for each unit, ensuring brochure content and girl planning occurs. 

• Assist the Camp Director in the creation of weekly schedules and rosters for campers and staff members, including units, breaks, and all activities. 

• Maintaining in depth knowledge about the facility and its emergency action plan; ensure proper safety procedures are followed and activate the emergency action plan when necessary; respond to on-site incidents and accidents.  

• Follow reporting procedures to the Camp Director and GSNYPENN Director of Outdoor Experience.  

• Utilize CPR and First Aid training as necessary. 

• Maintain an understanding of NYS Department of Health standards, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, and American Camp Association Standards as pertaining to the program areas. 

• Acting as a leader and role model to other staff members through enthusiastic participation in all camp programming, utilizing excellent customer service skills, maintaining a professional demeanor and positive, upbeat disposition, maintaining the tenets of the Girl Scout Law, and communicating with other staff members in a way that is positive and encouraging. 

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of camp through administering camper mail, snack time and maintenance of lost and found items (including documenting items for Facebook posts). Additionally, assist the Camp Director in overseeing any day-to-day operations such as food services, health services, programs, human resource matters, interaction with parents, and camper/staff supervision. 

• Drive camp vehicles upon request of the Camp Director, to include camp errands and/or trips to obtain medical services. 

• Cover unit staff evenings off as requested. 

• Assist with check in and check out procedures.  

• Assist with weekly camp clean up, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick-up, etc. 

• Assist the Camp Director in planning and implementing all-camp activities and campfires for camp. Assign staff where needed.  

• Ensure counselors are keeping program areas clean and organized. Inform the Camp Director of any needed supply/equipment purchases, damaged or missing program supplies. 

• Serve as on-site weekend supervisor one or more weekends during the camp season, specifically weekends where CITs are on site, which will require permission from parents if there are any off-site excursions planned for that time.  

• Fills in for Camp Director as needed. 

 
Supervisory Responsibilities: 

The Leadership Program Director assists the Camp Director in supervising the Counselors, CITs and Program staff.  

The Leadership Program Director assists the Camp Director in moderating the performance of Counselors, CITs, Unit Leaders and Program staff.  

The salary range for this position is $600 - $800 per week.

Minimum Qualification Standards: 

• Be at least 21 years of age. 

• Ability to schedule and supervise staff; supervisory experience helpful. 

• Believe in the Girl Scout mission. 

• Have training and/or experience working with children in an outdoor setting preferred, but not necessary.  

• Prior summer day or resident camp experience preferred (Girl Scout camp experience a plus). 

• Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and willingness to be a part of the camp community. 

• Skills related to lesson planning and implementation, such as: time management, creativity, flexibility, and public speaking skills. 

• Current First Aid and CPR training, or willingness to obtain during pre-camp training. 

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously. 

• Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, a high level of flexibility, and willingness to be a part of the camp community. 

• Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment. 

• Drive camp vehicles as needed (Golf Cart, 12 passenger vans, etc.)  

• Current First Aid and CPR training, or willingness to obtain during pre-camp training. 

• Additional trainings such as Lifeguarding, Small Craft Safety, Wilderness First Aid, Archery, etc., not required, but are a definite plus. 

• Skills related to program planning and implementation, such as: time management, creativity, flexibility, public speaking skills, organization, and strong interpersonal skills. 

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Light mental and visual attention required for performing work where there is some variety but actions taken and decisions made are limited to few possibilities. Work requires some coordination with others.  

Physical Exertion: 

• Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching 

• Moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) 

• Walking on uneven terrain and hills 

• Endurance to meet emergency needs 

• Ability (and willingness) to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours 

Environmental Conditions: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. 

The employee is subject to inside and/or outside environmental conditions, noise, outdoor elements such as rain, wind, sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc. 

Disclaimer: 

1. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

1. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.   

1. The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion. 

1. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.