GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL TEXAS

Job Title: Camp Texlake Summer Ranger

FLSA Status: Seasonal Staff Summer Camp Staff

Department: Camp Services

Reports to: Camp Texlake Manager/GSCTX Camp Ranger

Location: GSCTX Camp Texlake

Number of positions: 2

Weekly Rate: Starting at $375-D.O.E.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of all campers during their stay at Girl Scouts of Central Texas camps by following all policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement maintenance, repair, and service projects with GSCTX year-round camp and facilities staff.
• Perform routine and emergency repair and maintenance as directed by the Camp Manager and/or GSCTX Camp Ranger including but not limited to facility maintenance, grounds keeping utilizing equipment like zero turn mowers, and program equipment maintenance.
• Enhance the safety and appearance of the camp environment.
• Coordinate with Camp Manager and Camp Ranger to ensure effective, conflict-free scheduling of duties around camper programming.
• Ensuring ice water is located at activity spaces and other areas around camp as directed by the Camp Manager and the Camp Ranger.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff and creating harmonious relationships with campers, parents, and others.
• Ensures that campers and staff follow health and safety standards.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including participation in camper activities such as (but not limited to): cook out, check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, and duties at meals.

• Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Ensure work areas and activities are safe and meet the requirements of the American Camp Association, Texas State Health Department, and GSCTX.

• Provide quality camper experience that resolves concerns by offering creative solutions in a timely manner.
• Promote and support Girl Scout program philosophies of the GSUSA & GSCTX in a positive manner to the public and co-workers.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2023.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Proven experience in maintenance, ranger, or program support.
• Adherence to all Personnel Policies for Summer Camp Staff.
• Exhibits mature decision making and responsibility at all times.
• Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills.
• Knowledge and skills in routine maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Good judgment in anticipating and preventing accidents.
• Continuous ability to work well on a team.
• Camp experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Girl Scout programming, awards, and culture preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish and English is Preferred.
• Must reside on camp property.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Capable of lifting and move 5-10 gallons water jugs.
• Capable of heavy labor activities outside.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Continuous outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects.
• Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have AC.

OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS

• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire at all times.
• A criminal background check is required.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.
• Continuous ability to follow and enforce all Health & Safety guidelines.

Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an EOE Employer