Ready to take your passion for camp and the outdoors to the next level?
Work as part of the leadership team to make camp happen behind the scenes. Help to empower campers to make decisions, become independent, and be proud of who they are. Lead camp staff to their full potential. Create experiences that will last a lifetime!
Camp Potomac Woods is seeking an Assistant Camp Director to join our enthusiastic, creative, caring team. The assistant camp director will assist in training and supervision, guidance, and leadership of all unit staff with regard to unit program; assist the Camp Director in the administration and coordination of the camp by carrying out duties as delegated and in furtherance of camp goals and objectives. Ensuring compliance with Camp Procedures, Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints, industry standards, and in accordance with any relevant county or state ordinances.
Is this you?
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Passionate about youth leadership
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Superior judgment, especially in times of crisis
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Skilled in program design and training facilitation
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Have 2+ years of work experience in an organized camp, preferably with supervisory or administrative responsibility
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Excellent with children ages 5-17 and equally skilled at working with adults of all ages
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Sensitive to people of other cultures and all abilities
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Collaborative and team-focused
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Love being outdoors and willing to work outdoors in the heat, humidity, and rain
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Prepared to live on-site during employment in a semi-rustic environment with limited access to the internet and flushing toilets
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Aren’t bothered by dirt, bugs, or sunscreen
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Looking for a summer job
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Ready to take on a new adventure
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21 years old or older
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Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Some of the Perks
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Room, board, and laundry facilities provided for residential staff
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Paid pre-camp training and professional development
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Free certification in CPR/First Aid and other activities dependent on position (lifeguarding, archery, etc.)
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Networking opportunities and a chance to work with staff from across the country and the world
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Skill development in leadership, communication, problem-solving, behavior management, creativity, and more
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A summer outdoors in the woods without screens!
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Memories and friendships to last a lifetime
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The opportunity to create a positive impact on the youth of today
About Camp Potomac Woods
Camp Potomac Woods, located on the Potomac River in Loudoun County, Virginia, provides the perfect getaway for Girl Scouts in grades K-11. Located 50 miles northwest or 1 hour outside of Washington, DC, Potomac Woods is within driving distance of several major cities, including Richmond, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Potomac Woods is owned and operated by Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital, one of the largest Girl Scout Councils in the United States of America.
Potomac Woods offers a variety of specialty theme overnight programs that range from two nights to five nights in a fun, safe, rustic, and traditional camp setting. The property spans 101 acres of hilly woodland with lots of trees. Full of creativity and imagination, all programs allow Girl Scouts to explore the outdoors while having the time of their lives!
Campers enjoy swimming at the pool, getting creative at arts & crafts, trying outdoor cooking, learning about STEM, and taking aim at target sports like archery, slingshots, knife and tomahawk (axe) throwing! Campers participate in many wonderful Camp Potomac Woods traditions, including campfires, singing, and hikes to explore the Pooh Tree or RiverWalk.
For more information and other sleep-away camp employment opportunities, go to https://www.gscnc.org/en/discover/our-council/careers/work-at-camp.html
Have questions before applying? Email Rebecca “Bandi O’s” Montague at rmontague@gscnc.org
Salary starts at $685 per week
