Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Archery & Field Sports Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385
Archery & Field Sports Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs
Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana summer camp staff! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight camp accommodates campers ages 5-17 in a safe and positive environment.
As a Program Specialist you will supervise and deliver progressive archery & field sports experiences for campers, including the development and facilitation of archery and traditional/non‑traditional sports 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, Aug 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 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
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As a Program Specialist you will supervise and deliver progressive archery & field sports experiences for campers, including the development and facilitation of archery and traditional/non‑traditional sports 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, Aug 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 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
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