Seasonal - Assistant Camp Director Job at Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois in St
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, Stillman Valley, IL, US
Job Description
Locations: Camp McCormick, Stillman Valley, IL and Camp Dean, Big Rock, IL. This position is required to live on-site.
Duration: Summer – May 27 – August 3, 2025
Salary: $800 Weekly
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Reports to: Camp Director
Summary: The Camp Assistant Director is responsible for overall management of all camp operations during our summer camp programming with the expectation of providing an exciting, fun, and memorable experience for our campers and families.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and implementing staff training for the season.
- Assist in developing and overseeing implementation of staff schedule.
- Assist in development of camp program activities and outcome studies.
- Assist in development and oversee administrative procedures for camp operations.
- Develop relationships with campers and parents.
- Ensures that the risk and crisis management plan and emergency procedures are in place. Ensure staff are trained and proficient in respective procedures and policies.
- Respond to all emergency and crisis situations as needed.
- Maintain health and safety regulations as noted by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), American Camp Association (ACA), and GSNI.
- Ensure staff, campers and parents follow core camp property rules set by GSNI.
- Supervise and mentor all seasonal camp related program staff, and volunteers.
- Assist in unit housekeeping, sanitation, and care of supplies and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience:
- At least one year of staff supervision, managing staff ages 17-25
- Experience working with children ages 6-17
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to adjust to a wide variety of situations
- Proficiency in team building and conflict resolution
- Be able to walk and maneuver around camp property without assistance
- Be at least 21 years old
Additional Requirements:
- Be guided in all actions by the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law.
- Be a registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and have passed a background check.
- Accept the principles and beliefs of Girl Scouting and comply with the most current policies, procedures, and guidelines of GSNI and GSUSA.
- Complete required training as assigned and provided by GSNI and GSUSA.
Required to attend:
- All check-in and checkout for all sessions along
- All camp activities such as games, campfire, and special events
- All meals, including packouts in units
Ready to join our crew? Apply HERE. Please include the title of the position, and location when applying. For more information, visit our website at www.girlscoutsni.org/careers.
Who are we? We are the Girl Scouts. Girl Scout membership is open to all members who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois commits to doing all we can, using our collective power, to help create the change in our communities that is long overdue. We will do our part to dismantle systemic racism. We recognize that this is far from easy or fast work, but we are Girl Scouts—we believe in sisterhood, justice, and fairness—so we are in it for the long haul.
We will value you! In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer