Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Unit Leader - Camp Tuckaho
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Troy, Missouri, United States, 63379
Unit Leader – Camp Tuckaho
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Unit Leader – Camp Tuckaho
position with
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri . The role is seasonal, with employment dates May–August, based in Troy, Missouri, and the position lives on site throughout the overnight camp program.
Overview The Unit Leader oversees unit functions, assists with scheduling and staff management, and is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities with campers.
Essential Functions and Accountabilities
Assists with general office duties as assigned
Sustains an environment that supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff, establishing and maintaining good relationships with campers
Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated
Assists with camp set‑up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers, ensuring a welcoming environment for campers and parents each session, and assumes check‑in duties as delegated
Reviews unit roster and Camper Information Forms prior to arrival, maintains confidentiality, and ensures campers see health services staff as scheduled
Lives in an assigned unit with other unit staff and campers
Oversees and assists in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp to meet intended outcomes
Participates in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes
Assists program staff in program areas with supervision and instruction
Leads program activities as designated
Ensures cleanliness of unit area and assigned camp areas
Maintains high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff
Sets a good example in general camp procedures and practices, including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship
Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior
Qualifications Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18.
Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures, American Camp Association standards and procedures
Has successful experience working with groups of children
Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and ability to teach outdoor skills to campers
Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility, and ability to maintain positive attitude
Has energy, stamina, and ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living outdoors
Has current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or willingness and ability to obtain them
Has supervisory experience
Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations If the position requires driving an average of one day per week or more, the candidate must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the insurer.
Physical Requirements
Requires talking and hearing, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching; must be frequently very active
Requires reaching with hands and arms
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Exposures Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt, and/or dust, and in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt, and/or dust.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Mission of Girl Scouting Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.
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Unit Leader – Camp Tuckaho
position with
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri . The role is seasonal, with employment dates May–August, based in Troy, Missouri, and the position lives on site throughout the overnight camp program.
Overview The Unit Leader oversees unit functions, assists with scheduling and staff management, and is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities with campers.
Essential Functions and Accountabilities
Assists with general office duties as assigned
Sustains an environment that supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff, establishing and maintaining good relationships with campers
Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated
Assists with camp set‑up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers, ensuring a welcoming environment for campers and parents each session, and assumes check‑in duties as delegated
Reviews unit roster and Camper Information Forms prior to arrival, maintains confidentiality, and ensures campers see health services staff as scheduled
Lives in an assigned unit with other unit staff and campers
Oversees and assists in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp to meet intended outcomes
Participates in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes
Assists program staff in program areas with supervision and instruction
Leads program activities as designated
Ensures cleanliness of unit area and assigned camp areas
Maintains high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff
Sets a good example in general camp procedures and practices, including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship
Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior
Qualifications Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18.
Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures, American Camp Association standards and procedures
Has successful experience working with groups of children
Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and ability to teach outdoor skills to campers
Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility, and ability to maintain positive attitude
Has energy, stamina, and ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living outdoors
Has current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or willingness and ability to obtain them
Has supervisory experience
Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations If the position requires driving an average of one day per week or more, the candidate must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the insurer.
Physical Requirements
Requires talking and hearing, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching; must be frequently very active
Requires reaching with hands and arms
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Exposures Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt, and/or dust, and in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt, and/or dust.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Mission of Girl Scouting Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.
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