Operations Director - Camp Tuckaho

Summary of Position

The Operations Director is an admin staff position that works alongside the Assistant Director and the Program Director to support the overall function of camp. They help create and execute programming, train and guide staff, and assist with anything needed to help the overall flow of camp.

Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Tuckaho in Troy, Missouri. Limited hourly work, including some evening meetings, will be required prior to camp season.  This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains 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 to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. Assumes check-in duties as delegated.
• Reviews unit roster and Camper Information Forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
• Assists the Program Director with all aspects of programming for camp
• Assist in creating, managing, and adapting daily schedules including staff coverage and camper placements
• Assist with off-site trips for staff
• Coordinate check-in and check-out tracking
• Implement emergency camp procedure drills
• Assist with the evaluation of seasonal staff alongside the Assistant Director and the Camp Director
• Assist with immediate camper, parent, and staff conflicts alongside the Assistant Director and Camp Director
• Organize the implementation of errands and anything needed to help the overall flow of camp
• Assist with all organization methods (i.e. inventory spreadsheets)
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 21

• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and 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 the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers 

• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude 

• Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors 

• Two years of camp experience is preferred

• Supervisory experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain 

• Basic Water Rescue or ARC Lifeguard, or willingness to obtain.

• Small Craft Safety: Canoeing, or willingness to obtain

• USA Archery 1, or willingness to obtain

 If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Is required to talk and hear, stand and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.

• Is required to reach 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 work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: 

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member have unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage 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.