Sleepaway Camp - Unit Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you excited to lead, mentor, and create meaningful experiences for youth? Join our team at Camp Conowingo, a 600-acre sleepaway camp in Conowingo, Maryland, located along the Susquehanna River. Unit Leaders guide campers and counselors through daily camp life while fostering belonging, leadership, and connection to the outdoors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Live in a unit with campers and serve as the primary leader for campers and Unit Counselors
• Maintain a daily schedule with consistency and flexibility, supporting campers’ daily needs
• Lead engaging activities and collaborate with camp staff across programs
• Supervise, mentor, and provide regular feedback to Unit Counselors
• Maintain program and activity equipment and supplies
• Support the care and upkeep of campgrounds and shared spaces
• Participate fully in camp life, serving as a positive role model for campers and staff
• Practice and uphold risk assessment, safety procedures, and camp policies
• Build positive relationships with campers, supporting respect, inclusion, and understanding
• Ensure all unit paperwork is completed accurately and on time
• Promote Girl Scout values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Adapt to changing situations with a positive attitude in a fast-paced camp environment
• Completes additional responsibilities as needed to support program operations.

General Qualifications for All Camp Staff

• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with change
• Able to work effectively with diverse groups of campers and adults
• Team-oriented, able to take initiative, and follow direction as needed
• Enthusiastic about the outdoors and living in a rustic setting

Time Commitment

• Seasonal, live-on-site position
• Includes paid staff training
• Two hours of scheduled time off daily and one day off per week (typically Saturday)

• Must be 21 years or older
• College coursework or experience in youth leadership, education, recreation, or camp settings
• Proven ability to supervise campers and staff and support youth development
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow a structured yet flexible schedule
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain during paid training
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Physical stamina to supervise campers during long, active days
• Ability to identify and respond quickly to safety concerns and emergencies
• Must pass required background, fingerprint, and drug screenings