We are looking for a wonderful Camp Director to lead our camp this year! You will be supported by a team of experienced, competent, and fun volunteers to make this year's camp a memorable one!
Novato Girl Scouts Day Camp will not be able to run without a Director!
Novato Girl Scouts Day Camp will not be able to run without a Director!
Qualifications:
• Experience working with staff and/or volunteers in a youth-oriented program environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with campers, parents, volunteers and staff
• Pleasant, positive and confident presentation of self and council
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and exercise good judgement
• Willingness to accept the beliefs and principles of the Girl Scouts Movement and acceptance of the relevant and compelling benefits of Girl Scouting
• Register as a Girl Scout member, pass background testing, and fulfill the Girl Scouts training requirements for the Volunteer Day Camp Director role (GS NorCal Training).
Responsibilities:
• The Day Camp Director will be responsible for planning, implementing and leading our summer day camp, an outdoor education program.
• The director will provide day-to-day management and direction for day camp operations including hiring, training, supervising, supporting and training seasonal summer camp volunteers to implement a summer camp program that meet and align with the needs of girls, and Girl Scouts USA and American Camp Associate (ACA) policies and procedures
• Marketing efforts to promote and grow summer day camp
• Ensuring programs are conducted in a safe and efficient manner
• Evaluating and monitoring programs to ensure the interests and needs of girls are being met
• Developing and maintaining day camp budget, in conjunction with the treasurer and administrator
• Addressing and resolving conflicts, and maintaining positive relationships with campers, parents, volunteers and staff
• Supervising summer staff and volunteers hired to support programs and events
Contact Camp Administrator Insa Simon-Graham for any questions: [email protected] or 415.450.1825
• Experience working with staff and/or volunteers in a youth-oriented program environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with campers, parents, volunteers and staff
• Pleasant, positive and confident presentation of self and council
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and exercise good judgement
• Willingness to accept the beliefs and principles of the Girl Scouts Movement and acceptance of the relevant and compelling benefits of Girl Scouting
• Register as a Girl Scout member, pass background testing, and fulfill the Girl Scouts training requirements for the Volunteer Day Camp Director role (GS NorCal Training).
Responsibilities:
• The Day Camp Director will be responsible for planning, implementing and leading our summer day camp, an outdoor education program.
• The director will provide day-to-day management and direction for day camp operations including hiring, training, supervising, supporting and training seasonal summer camp volunteers to implement a summer camp program that meet and align with the needs of girls, and Girl Scouts USA and American Camp Associate (ACA) policies and procedures
• Marketing efforts to promote and grow summer day camp
• Ensuring programs are conducted in a safe and efficient manner
• Evaluating and monitoring programs to ensure the interests and needs of girls are being met
• Developing and maintaining day camp budget, in conjunction with the treasurer and administrator
• Addressing and resolving conflicts, and maintaining positive relationships with campers, parents, volunteers and staff
• Supervising summer staff and volunteers hired to support programs and events
Contact Camp Administrator Insa Simon-Graham for any questions: [email protected] or 415.450.1825
More info below is the original language from the Administrative Guide:
The Role of the Camp Director:
• Responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Girl Scout program in a volunteer-run camp setting.
• Ensures camp adherence to GSUSA program standards, Girl Scouts of Northern California council program policies and California State laws.
• Participates in required training and professional development related to the position.
• Coordinates the logistics, financials, and program of the camp.
• Oversees recruitment and training of camp staff.
• Budgets and reports operating funds for camp to the council.
• Coordinates staff supervision during camp.
• Coordinates equipment and supply needs.
• Conducts staff evaluation at the close of camp.
• Schedules and conducts a staff evaluation meeting within 30 days of the close of camp.
• Meets/communicates with the council liaison to occur during the camp session to within 45 days after the close of camp.
• Completes post-season reports to submit to council
liaison prior to September 1st.
• Completes other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
• 25 years or older
• At least 2 seasons of previous experience in administration or supervisory capacity related to organized youth activities, preferably at camp
• Ability to select, train, and supervise staff
• Financial management skills
• Ability to make good judgment regarding personnel problems, health and safety procedures, and crisis situations
• Ability to evaluate and make desirable changes
• Flexibility
• Girl Scout First Aider desirable
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Girl Scout program and safety practices
• Ability to traverse camp properties and other outdoor sites
Effective Camp Committees:
• Meet regularly at a time conducive to the team, and announce regularly to all interested volunteers.
• Develop positions with clear job descriptions and expectations.
• Take minutes at each meeting and distribute in a timely manner before the next meeting.
• Allow members to submit suggestions for the agenda.
• Develop a timeline of work activities which is followed.
• Establish norms for behavior during meetings.
• Adhere to safety regulations regarding camps as established by the State of California, GSUSA and Girl Scouts of Northern CA.
• Are composed of volunteers who actively support the offering of camp for girls and accept the responsibility to contribute positively to ensure its success through effective communication and behavior.
Volunteer Run Camp Administrative Guide 2022: Updated 3/15/2022
• Registered Girl Scout adult with an approved volunteer screening on file
• Must adhere to Girl Scouts of Northern California policies, procedures and ways of work
The Role of the Camp Director:
• Responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Girl Scout program in a volunteer-run camp setting.
• Ensures camp adherence to GSUSA program standards, Girl Scouts of Northern California council program policies and California State laws.
• Participates in required training and professional development related to the position.
• Coordinates the logistics, financials, and program of the camp.
• Oversees recruitment and training of camp staff.
• Budgets and reports operating funds for camp to the council.
• Coordinates staff supervision during camp.
• Coordinates equipment and supply needs.
• Conducts staff evaluation at the close of camp.
• Schedules and conducts a staff evaluation meeting within 30 days of the close of camp.
• Meets/communicates with the council liaison to occur during the camp session to within 45 days after the close of camp.
• Completes post-season reports to submit to council
liaison prior to September 1st.
• Completes other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
• 25 years or older
• At least 2 seasons of previous experience in administration or supervisory capacity related to organized youth activities, preferably at camp
• Ability to select, train, and supervise staff
• Financial management skills
• Ability to make good judgment regarding personnel problems, health and safety procedures, and crisis situations
• Ability to evaluate and make desirable changes
• Flexibility
• Girl Scout First Aider desirable
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Girl Scout program and safety practices
• Ability to traverse camp properties and other outdoor sites
Effective Camp Committees:
• Meet regularly at a time conducive to the team, and announce regularly to all interested volunteers.
• Develop positions with clear job descriptions and expectations.
• Take minutes at each meeting and distribute in a timely manner before the next meeting.
• Allow members to submit suggestions for the agenda.
• Develop a timeline of work activities which is followed.
• Establish norms for behavior during meetings.
• Adhere to safety regulations regarding camps as established by the State of California, GSUSA and Girl Scouts of Northern CA.
• Are composed of volunteers who actively support the offering of camp for girls and accept the responsibility to contribute positively to ensure its success through effective communication and behavior.
Volunteer Run Camp Administrative Guide 2022: Updated 3/15/2022
• Registered Girl Scout adult with an approved volunteer screening on file
• Must adhere to Girl Scouts of Northern California policies, procedures and ways of work