Unit Leader

Description

Ready for the best summer ever? Join the team at Jockey Hollow Scout Camp as a Unit Leader and spend your days leading adventures, building friendships, inspiring campers, and creating unforgettable memories in the great outdoors. 

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment!  

At Jockey Hollow, there are 212 pristine acres to explore and enjoy. With a large "L"-shaped swimming pool, Low Ropes Challenge Course and Zip Line, beautiful equestrian center, archery range, playing field, and adventurous hiking trails, the fun is endless!  

The Unit Leader will offer a creative educational opportunity to their assigned unit in an outdoor setting using the Girl Scout Program. They will perform as the leader for their campers and assist staff as needed. They will exercise good judgement to ensure the safety and health of the campers and provide supervision to the campers, protecting them from unreasonable risk to their health and safety both mentally and physically.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Lead high-quality programming using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.  
• Support Activity Specialists by providing additional supervision and instruction of camp activities (training is provided). 
• Attend all sessions required of position at Pre-Camp Orientation. 
• Know each girl in their unit and help them to get the most out of camp. 
• Developing programs according to interest, experience, and incorporating new challenges. 
• Assume responsibility for the health and welfare of the members of their unit and report any accident or illness to the camp health supervisor. Minor injuries can be cared for and documented within the unit by Unit Leader or Counselor. 
• Supervise, participate, and support the unit staff, Specialists, and Guest Presenters. 
• Coordinate unit programs with the entire camp, cooperating with all members of the staff, attend staff meetings and participate in all-camp events. 
• Supervise Unit housekeeping at sites, sanitation, care of supplies and equipment, travel between scheduled activity periods. 
• Maintain attendance records and return attendance sheets to office promptly. 
• Respond to emergencies and communicate necessary procedures to the unit to ensure safety. (ex. Lost Camper) 
• Assist with opening and closing of camp including needed inventories and reports. 
• Set a good example for campers and staff regarding cleanliness, punctuality, manners, respect, appropriate language, attire, etc. 
• Demonstrate sound problem-solving techniques and the ability to work as a team player.  
• Must be able to stay and sleep over for at least two out of the three overnights. 
• Promote high camper and staff morale.  
• Follow all procedures established in the Camp Communicable Disease Plan to mitigate risks associated with communicable diseases including Covid19.  
• Perform other duties as requested. 

Daily Rate: $121 (new staff) - $128 per day (returning staff). This is based on a 7.5 hour work day, which translates to $16.13 - $17.07 per hour respectively.    

Requirements

•  Minimum age: 18+ years of age and completed one year of college or similar work experience. 
• Experience, leadership and ability to supervise a group of 12-20 children.  
• Knowledge of safety practices and Girl Scout program preferred.   
• Hold or be willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided). 
• Willing to be certified in archery and/or challenge course (training and certification provided by camp).    

Physical Requirements 

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds. 
• Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions. 
• Must be able to work in a rustic camp environment with limited access to electricity, cell phone service and internet. 

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.