POSITION SUMMARY:
The Camp Program Facilitator is responsible for working with the Assistant Camp Directors to deliver educational outdoor programs. She/He will deliver program in a variety of ways that will consist of delivering a camp-based program both virtually and outdoors by delivering an interactive experience.
The educational programs will utilize the Girl Scout outdoor badge curriculum and other aspects of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience or other related educational curriculum.
The Camp Program Facilitators focus is to provide high quality programming to every guest that visits one of our 3 camps (Camp Timber Ridge, Camp Meriwether, or Camp Misty Mountain). She/He is an integral member of the Camp Team and should strive to facilitate safe, outcome-based, quality programs for all participants. The Camp Program Facilitator will be assigned primarily to one camp location. He/She will work cohesively with her/his peers at other Girl Scout properties to ensure the delivery of work is consistent and to the standards of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, which provides outdoor experiences for all members of the Girl Scout movement and partner organizations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate and lead all camp programming for virtual, overnight events or day programs.
Ensure programming is consistent with overall outdoor & virtual program vision for the Girl Scout movement nationally and locally.
Ability to provide high quality customer service to all guests. Participate in set up and clean up of all program/activity areas.
Assist with execution of all meals and food service staff where applicable.
Capable of working hard, being flexible, quick to act, demonstrates drive and initiative, ability to take action without being directed, and works well with others.
Strives to demonstrate qualities and traits of a role model.
Presents current strengths to enhance team, but also can accept feedback. Support full-time team with rounds to check on all guests and provides assistance to guests when needed.
Willingness to take specialty training in one or more of the following areas: High and Low Challenge Course, Archery, Lifeguarding, Canoe/Kayak, outdoor skills, virtual program delivery or environmental education.
QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
High School Graduate required. A passion and vision for outdoor education and girls leadership programming Girl Scout volunteer or girl program experience a plus
Strong customer service skills and focus
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and experience communicating with diverse audiences Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, including crisis management
Ability to work non-standard hours, including regular weekend hours
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires the physical strength and stamina to live, traverse, and conduct activities on steep, unleveled, rough terrain. Ability to lift and/or transfer objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Must be able to successfully complete and clear a criminal, MVR, and sex offender background check**
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift and/or transfer objects weighing 50 pounds or more
- Physical strength and stamina to traverse steep, uneven, rough terrain
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including regular weekend hours
- Strong customer service skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills and experience communicating with diverse audiences
- Ability to exercise good judgment and crisis management skills
- Must successfully complete criminal, motor vehicle record (MVR), and sex offender background checks
- Girl Scout volunteer or girl program experience
- Willingness to take specialty training (e.g., High/Low Challenge Course, Archery, Lifeguarding, Canoe/Kayak, outdoor skills, virtual delivery, environmental education)
What We Do
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta provides programs and activities that empower girls through adventure, community service, and personal development, building courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place.
