Archery & Field Sports Program Specialist - Camp Juniper Knoll

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
US - Wisconsin - River Falls
November 11, 2024

Archery & Field Sports Program Specialist - Camp Juniper Knoll

Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Juniper Knoll 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 1- August 3

Includes staff training

Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid

Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday

Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday

Saturdays off

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.

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!

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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