Unit Leader - Camp Timberlake

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Unit Leaders further the mission of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GS-OP) through Timberlake Day Camp programming. Unit Leaders ensure the physical, mental, and emotional safety of campers, help facilitate camp programs and community building within the camper group and the entire camp. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES  

• Ensure work areas and activities are safe and meet the requirements of the American Camp Association (ACA), Texas State Health Department, and GSTOP. 
• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in unit, within activities and throughout camp to meet the intended camper outcomes. 
• Promote and support the Girl Scout program philosophies of the GSUSA and GSTOP. 
• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff. 
• Responsible for providing unit information reports, data, and daily logs to the Assistant Camp Director/Business Manager. 
• Responsible for planning, leading, and participating in camper activities. 
• Responsible for maintaining effective working relationships with staff and creating harmonious relationships with campers, parents, and staff. 
• Responsible for observing camper behavior, assessing its appropriateness, enforcing appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques. 
• Responsible for check-in and check-out procedures and other assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure the safety of all campers during their stay at Timberlake by following all policies, procedures, and protocols. 
• Ensure that unit schedules and activities are implemented and adhered to. 
• Ensures that a safe and pleasant atmosphere is maintained in the assigned unit. 
• Provide quality care that resolves concerns by offering creative solutions in a timely manner. 
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Promote Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public and co-workers. 
• Assuming other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Interpersonal Relations                                                 9. Organizational Knowledge
2. Conflict Management                                                    10. Self-Management
3. Adaptability                                                                     11. Fostering Diversity
4. Oral and Written Communication Skills                     12. Achieve Results
5. Team Building                                                                 13. Judgement and Decision Making
6. Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct            14. Time Management
7. Information Management                                            15. Problem Solving
8. Decision and Judgement

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age. 
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required (provided by GSTOP). 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting.
• Membership of Girl Scout organization. 
• Must be willing to work with all people without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 
• Experience and/or education in general Outdoor Education or Girl Scouts. 
• Ability to coordinate on-site business activities. 
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp community.  
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and produce results. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. .
• You must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and on uneven terrain, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment includes exposure to environmental allergens including dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

SEASONAL CAMP DATES

• Staff Training Week: June 2-6, 2025
• Camp Week1: June 9-13, 2025
• Camp Week 2: June 16-20, 2025
• Camp Week 3: June 23-27, 2025
• Camp Week 4: July 30 - July 1, 2025 (overnight)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Required valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (will be provided if needed).