Summer Employment at Camps

Spend the summer making a difference in the life of a girl! Some camps offer paid staff positions and others seek volunteer staff.

Working at Day Camp

Day Camps offer one and two-week sessions; staff needs vary for each camp. Camps which run for two weeks or longer are staffed by paid staff. Daughters of paid staff attend camp for half price. Camps which run for one week are staffed by volunteers. One daughter of a camp volunteer may attend at no charge; additional children attend for half price. Training is provided and mandatory for all staff. The following positions may be available:

• Unit Leader - Supervises unit staff; assists girls and staff in creating and carrying out their program.
• Unit Assistant - Assists girls in planning and carrying out their program.
• Waterfront Director - Oversees aquatic program. Must have current Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR/PR certifications. May also teach swimming and supervise assistants in some camps.
• Waterfront Assistant - Assists waterfront director. Must have current Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR/PR certifications.
• Program Consultant - Works with groups of girls in Arts, Science and/or Sports.
• Health Director - Administers first aid, ensures health & safety are maintained. Keeps medical records. Must have at least Level II First Aid and CPR/PR certifications.

For more information about working at Day Camp, contact Jessica Riendeau, 1.888.474.9686 x173 or jriendeau@girlscoutsgwm.org.

Working at Resident Camp

Resident Camp positions offer an 8-week salary, a week of precamp training, room and board and a great life experience to help change the world, one girl at a time! Precamp training begins mid-June. The following is a brief listing of positions:

• Unit Leader - Supervise staff, teach and guide campers in planning and carrying out creative program.
• Unit Assistant - Teach and guide campers in planning and carrying out creative program.
• Assistant Camp Director - Assist the Camp Director in overseeing staff, units and other administrative camp duties. Must have valid driver's license.
• Waterfront Director - Current WSI and Lifeguard certification. Teach, train and supervise aquatic staff; coordinate waterfront schedule.
• Waterfront Assistant - Current WSI or Lifeguard certification or Small Craft Safety. Teach swimming and/or small crafts and lifeguard.
• Horseback Riding Director - Develop, teach, and supervise English/ Western riding program and care for 22 horses.
• Riding Assistant - Teach English/ Western riding and stable management. Care for horses.
• Program Specialist - Direct or assist in Arts, Ecology, Adventure/Ropes program.
• Business Manager - Purchase supplies, perform office duties, keep accurate records, provide customer service and drive field trips. Must be 21 or over with valid driver's license
• Health Director - Perform first aid and nursing duties, supervise health and safety, maintain health center. Must be RN or LPN and have valid driver's license.
• Kitchen Assistant - Assist in food preparation and clean-up.

These roles are different at each camp, and sometime as a Unit Leader you may also be a Program Specialist. Full job descriptions will be available to review for each camp’s positions. For more information about working at Resident Camp, contact Dawn Thomas, 1.888.474.9686 x114 or dthomas@girlscoutsgwm.org