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Girl Scouts of America Program Counselor - Windsurfing – Camp Favorite (Brewster, MA) in Brewster, Massachusetts
Program Counselor - Windsurfing – Camp Favorite (Brewster, MA)
Council: Girl Scouts Of Eastern Massachusetts
Job Location: MA - Brewster
Salary Range: Not Available
Employment Type: Full-Time (Temporary)
Job #: 8310
Post Date: 3/12/2024
Job Summary
Summer is calling! Are you ready to spend your summer leading a group of campers on a journey filled with amazing learning experiences, laughter, and lifelong memories? If you are up for the challenge, we want you to join our team as a Waterfront Program Counselor! GSEMA has multiple resident openings for a Program Counselor-Windsurfing at Camp Favorite located in Brewster, MA.
Hours and Work Environment
Camp Dates are June 22 – August 11, 2024. The camp season includes 1 week of training. You will live on camp property and work day, evening and overnight on a rotating schedule.
Pay Rate:Rate starting at $540 per week. Includes lodging and meals.
A Program Counselor - Windsurfing will:
• Work with a group of campers to plan and implement a safe, individualized, and well-rounded camp program.
• Assist with implementing all phases of a camp waterfront program.
• Teach windsurfing classes to campers of various levels and age.
• Assist with beach responsibilities such as equipment maintenance, lessons and practice times, and other windsurfing logistics.
• Enforce and follow the standards set up for waterfront and windsurfing safety.
• Contribute to a positive camp culture that exhibits an inclusive, welcoming and culturally responsive environment where all campers feel they belong.
• Get to know each camper in the group, encourage their personal growth at camp, and help them respect the rights of others and themselves.
• Commit to our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, and accept the Girl Scout commitment to work with all without regard to age, race, ethnicity/culture, country of origin, religion, language, socio economic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, ability or political affiliation
Job Qualifications
• Age 18+ by June 15, 2024.
• Ability to teach windsurfing classes.
• Training and experience in waterfront activities.
• Current life guarding and other certifications as appropriate to position.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control.
• Ability to work within the camp environment (Work may be indoors or outdoors and may be hot, humid, rainy or cool weather.)
• Ability to be an effective member of the staff team.
• Ability to effectively identify, analyze and solve practical problems and successfully manage a variety of variables and personalities; ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• Must become a registered Girl Scout.
• Must complete a criminal background check.
Special Instructions
For more information, please contact the council directly.
How to Apply
Visit: http://tinyurl.com/gsemacampjobs
careers@gsema.org
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
265 Beaver StreetWaltham, MA 02346
Toll Free Phone #: 844-306-4736Fax #: 508-923-7676 Web Site: http://www.gsema.org/