Camp Rice Moody Unit Counselor

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 Unit Counselor! GSEMA has multiple day camp openings for a Unit Counselor at Camp Rice Moody located in Reading, MA.

We are looking for individuals who are energetic and have a passion for working with youth. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) offers invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else. So, whether you’re an experienced camp counselor or just looking to gain new experiences, we welcome you to apply.

Hours and Work Environment

Camp Dates are June 22-23 and 25-27, and July 5 – August 12, 2023. Camp runs Monday – Friday and staff will have 40-hour work weeks. The camp season includes 1 week of training, beginning on June 22 and 6 weeks of camp.

Pay Rate:

$15.00 per hour with additional money-earning opportunities available: extended day, bus monitor, late-night sessions, etc.

What are some of the perks of working at camp?

• An opportunity to build your resume to reflect skill development in leadership, communication, problem-solving, behavior management, creativity, and more.
• Paid pre-camp training and professional development.
• Dependent upon the role, opportunities to receive FREE certifications (lifeguarding, archery, First Aid/CPR, etc.).
• Networking opportunities and a chance to work with other staff from around the world.
• Free transportation from select bus stop locations.

A UNIT COUNSELOR will:

• Work as a team with other unit staff and campers.
• Plan with campers and staff an interesting and challenging camp program, which reflects their personal choices and desires.
• Ensure that each camper’s ideas are listened to, and that camper planning happens.
• Get to know each camper in the group, encourage their personal growth at camp, and help them respect the rights of others and themselves.
• Become familiar with the natural resources of the camp area and share with the group what is available to them.
• Take responsibility for the health and safety of campers.
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
• Set a good example for campers and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up, and participating in all camp activities.
• 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.

Additional Comments/Information:

Requirements:

Is this you?

• Age 16+ by June 15, 2023.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
• Ability to assist in teaching an activity.
• 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.

Other Requirements

• Must become a registered Girl Scout.
• Must complete a criminal background check.

Camp Rice Moody in Reading Camp Rice Moody offers campers entering kindergarten through 5th grade the life-changing experience of summer camp. Camper activities include arts and crafts, games, and splashing around in the swimming pool—not to mention favorite camp activities like singalongs and crafts. COVID -19 All employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. GSEMA will consider exemption requests from individuals with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine.

Suggested Experience:

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Details

Company: Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts

Location: Reading, MA

ACA Accredited: Yes

Time Frame: Seasonal

Type of Position: General Staff

Day or Night: Day

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Application Deadline: 06/01/2023