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Girl Scouts of Western Washington · 3 weeks ago

Program Director - Day Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is committed to providing safe spaces for all girls to belong. The Program Director advances the camp’s mission by designing, planning, and delivering engaging program activities while overseeing daily operations, staff supervision, and training.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day planning and delivery of camp program based on camp goals, outcomes, and marketed activities
Observe and evaluate Lifeguards weekly, providing feedback through scheduled one-on-one meetings
Oversee equipment management for program areas, including pre- and post- season inventories, daily safety inspections, and submitting requests for repairs or replacement equipment as needed
Develop and oversee implementation of weekly program area and unit schedules in coordination with the other department directors
Coordinate the procurement of program supplies requested by Program Specialists and unit staff while ensuring adherence to the approved budget
Assist with training summer camp staff in effective program delivery and program safety, ensuring a clear understanding of policies and procedures
Assist in the training of the summer camp staff in appropriate roles for waterfront support, program safety, and ensuring understanding of policies and procedures, including regular skill assessments throughout summer and organizing weekly in-service trainings for waterfront staff
Assist with the management of overall camp operations under the direction of the Camp Director
Implement weekly all camp activities such as all camp games, campfires, etc
Carry out established duties for general camp operations including check-in and check-out, meals, bus supervision, camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork

Qualification

Program planningStaff supervisionLifeguardingChallenge course facilitationFirst Aid/CPR/AED certificationYouth program developmentMicrosoft 365DiversityInclusion knowledgeInterpersonal skills

Required

At least 21 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience working in a summer camp setting or similar
Experience supervising staff
Experience in leading and developing programs for youth ages 5-17
Experience lifeguarding and boating on lakefront and/or tidal, saltwater based waterfronts
Experience facilitating challenge courses, including belaying
Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week and hours, including on-call, overnight, and weekend responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds, with the ability to work under pressure
Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
Ability to navigate technology programs and platforms independently including Microsoft 365; ability/willingness to learn new technologies
Ability to pass pre-requisite swimming skills assessment for lifeguarding including: Swim 550 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both without touching the wall or touching the bottom, Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, Surface dive to a maximum water depth of 10 feet and retrieve a 10-pound object, Swim 5 yards submerged and retrieve 3 dive rings without resurfacing

Preferred

Knowledge of the Girl Scout program
Experience in leading and developing programs similar to those camp offer (arts and crafts, archery, nature, outdoor skills, backpacking)
A valid driver's license, clean driving record and willingness to transport campers and staff in 12 passenger vans
Current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED or willingness to obtain
Current certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid or willingness to obtain
Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Management or willingness to obtain
Current certification in American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding or willingness to obtain (see above pre-requisites)
Current certification or qualification for instructing youth in canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and/or paddleboards appropriate to the waterfront or willingness to obtain
Current certification in Association for Challenge Course Technology Level 1 or willingness to obtain
Satisfactory results from a criminal background check

Company

Girl Scouts of Western Washington

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At Girl Scouts of Western Washington, we know that given the opportunity, every girl and gender expansive youth can become a leader with the courage to act on their values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self-confidence to make a difference in the world around them.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Andrea Anderson
Chief Executive Officer
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Wade Brewer
Vice President Strategic Partnerships
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