Trip Leader - Camp Juniper Knoll

Trip Leader - Camp Juniper KnollLooking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our Camp Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.As a Trip Leader you will be critical to the success of the summer as part of the leadership team and the first-line resource for problem solving for campers and counselors on off-site trips. In this role you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning experiences specifically on field trips and adventure-based activities and live on site in a camper unit.Work Commitment:Dates: May 31- August 2Includes staff trainingCamp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaidWeekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. FridayDaily 2-hour break Monday-ThursdayStaff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18Camp Staff Benefits:Pay: $135 per dayIncluded room and boardWilderness First Aid and basic First Aid and CPR certificationsOptional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance ProgramQualifications:Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various agesEnjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting; prior experience in wilderness trip settings preferredPrior experience leading children through formal or informal environmental education or outdoor interpretationMust be 21+ years old as of June 21, 2026 and possess a high school diploma or GEDWillingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditionsResponsibilities:Provide fun, positive and active leadership to campersHelp build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new thingsRole model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staffDevelop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of on-site and off-site programs involving outdoor skills, backcountry knowledge, and adventure-based activities with campers and staff through the use of girl planning and Girl Scout program guidelines.Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled eventsManage logistics of groups leaving camp, including food requisitions, specialized trip first aid kits, and assisting with communication with vendors.Transport campers to off-site trip locations as needed through safe use of 12- and 15-passenger vans.Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational proceduresAssist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipmentAssist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environmentMaintain open and efficient communication with camp director, health supervisor, and other staff as needed involving camper's illness and injuryMaintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experienceOther duties as assignedApply today to join our summer camp team!Powered by JazzHR