High Ropes and Adventure Program Counselor
Girl Scouts
- Provo, UT
- $405 per week
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Work with the Program Coordinators to plan and provide a quality, progressive high and low ropes course, archery, and hatchet throwing program.
- Work with the Program Coordinators to plan and provide a quality art program for all campers.
- When not teaching and assisting the high adventure or art programs, assist unit counselors under the direction of Head Counselors to plan and provide quality Girl Scout program to a unit of campers.
- Assist with basic camp operation procedures.
- Understand and implement safety guidelines and standards as outlined by Girl Scouts of the USA, the American Camp Association, and any state and local codes.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Job duties may be subject to change pursuant to the activities of the camp, camp needs, and the organization as a whole.
- Must be a minimum of 18yrs old
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, including sex-offender registries and driving records.
- Hold/obtain Red Cross First Aid & CPR Certifications or the equivalent.
- Hold/obtain a Utah Food Handlers' Permit.
- Must complete Youth Protection Training within first week of employment.
- Ability to communicate and work with groups of campers ages 6-17 and provide necessary verbal instruction to campers.
- Ability to follow direction from Team Leaders, adhere to policies and procedures.
- Ability to respond in a crisis situation.
- Understand and implement safety guidelines and standards as outlined by Girl Scouts of the USA, the American Camp Association, and any state and local codes.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations, and apply appropriate behavior management Strong commitment to the mission and values of Girl Scouts of Utah. As a camp staff member, you are a representative of Girl Scouts of Utah. Every personal contact is with a current or potential donor to or member of the council, and thus, the impressions you make can influence their actions.
- Service-oriented team player able to work in an inclusive manner with staff/volunteers from diverse backgrounds and across all levels of the organization.
- Must be able to fit in a harness up to XL size.
- Ability to bend down and move, lift, stock, and carry boxes, program materials, and supplies (up to 50 pounds).
- Ability to walk, stand, and work on feet up to 8 hours a day.
- Ability to live in a high elevation (up to 9200') and outdoor setting.
- Have visual/auditory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards related to summer camp activities.