Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Archery & Field Sports Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385
Archery & Field Sports Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for campers ages 5-17.
As a Program Specialist, you will be critical to the success of the summer as you supervise and deliver progressive archery & field sports experiences for campers, including the development and facilitation of archery and traditional and non-traditional sport activities.
Work Commitment:
Dates: June 9- August 2 Includes staff training beginning June 9 Camp is closed June 19 and July 4-6; these days are unpaid Typical Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday
Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1; Saturday work opportunities are also available on July 11 and July 25 Camp Staff Benefits:
Pay:$125 per day Included room and board First Aid and CPR certification Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested. Archery training is required for this position if you do not have a current certification. Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program Qualifications:
Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting Prior experience participating in and/or instructing archery Strong communication skills to effectively convey rules and ensure range safety while supporting children to more competently play a sport they may never have played before Must be 19+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED Willingness to work and live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions Responsibilities:
Oversee archery range, including facilitating archery activities; when not at the archery range, assist with facilitating field sports activities (i.e. volleyball, large group games, etc.) Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper-led planning and Girl Scout program guidelines Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for campers ages 5-17.
As a Program Specialist, you will be critical to the success of the summer as you supervise and deliver progressive archery & field sports experiences for campers, including the development and facilitation of archery and traditional and non-traditional sport activities.
Work Commitment:
Dates: June 9- August 2 Includes staff training beginning June 9 Camp is closed June 19 and July 4-6; these days are unpaid Typical Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday
Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1; Saturday work opportunities are also available on July 11 and July 25 Camp Staff Benefits:
Pay:$125 per day Included room and board First Aid and CPR certification Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested. Archery training is required for this position if you do not have a current certification. Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program Qualifications:
Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting Prior experience participating in and/or instructing archery Strong communication skills to effectively convey rules and ensure range safety while supporting children to more competently play a sport they may never have played before Must be 19+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED Willingness to work and live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions Responsibilities:
Oversee archery range, including facilitating archery activities; when not at the archery range, assist with facilitating field sports activities (i.e. volleyball, large group games, etc.) Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper-led planning and Girl Scout program guidelines Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!