REQUIREMENTS
Must love working with children, enjoy the out-of-doors, be physically active and able to live and work in the heat. Enthusiasm, good work ethic and commitment are necessary. All positions require current CPR and First Aid Certification, a health exam, an interview, and a background check. Experience with camp life preferred. Age requirements: 21 for administrative staff, 18 for all others except Kitchen Aide which is 15.
   
       

 

Working at summer camp provides so much more than just a summer job. These are just a few of the added benefits you can gain as a camp staff member:

  • Valuable, in-depth training in the areas of group management, teaching techniques and childhood development.
  • Resume building experience in leadership, communication, teamwork skills and responsibility.
  • Learning new skills such as canoeing, building a campfire, outdoor cooking, nature study and more.
  • The opportunity to become a true role model and make a difference in the lives of children!
  • FUN, NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND LIFE-LONG MEMORIES!
     
Summer Camp Positions...  

UNIT
Unit Counselors are responsible for the daily care of campers, living with and guiding girls through their daily routine. Unit counselors develop a close-knit bond with the girls in their unit.

Qualifications: Strong desire and ability to live and work in a camp setting and to make a difference in a child's life. Good communication and leadership skills, positive, enthusiastic attitude. Must be a minimum of 18 years old. A minimal number of Junior Counselors (17 yrs. old) are hired per season.




 

PROGRAM
Program Specialist (Including Lifeguards) Program Specialist share their enthusiasm and interest in specific program areas such as arts and crafts, nature/outdoor skills, and canoeing/waterfront activities. Program Specialists lead groups in activities daily and help in additional areas of camp as needed.

Qualifications: Desire and ability to develop fun lesson plans and lead girls in a variety of activities within a specific program area; ability to assist in additional program areas when needed; creativity, enthusiasm and positive attitude; time management and leadership skills including safety consciousness. Waterfront Specialist must have or have the ability to obtain life guarding and canoe instructor certifications (courses offered in June prior to the start of camp). Must be a minimum of 18 years old.


  

KITCHEN

The kitchen staff members are an integral part of camp.


Head Cook: The Head Cook oversees all dining hall operations including ordering food, checking deliveries, maintaining standards of food preparation and kitchen cleanliness while supervising other kitchen staff members.

Qualifications: Experience, knowledge and ability to maintain food service standards. Organizational and supervisory skills and extensive cooking skills/knowledge. Ability to cook for large groups;experience, knowledge and ability to maintain food service standards and kitchen procedures, experience in a commercial kitchen preferred. Must be a minimum of 21 years old.

 

Assistant Cook: The Assistant Cook assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals and snacks. Assists the head cook in all duties necessary to maintain appropriate food service and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications: Ability to cook for large groups;experience, knowledge and ability to maintain food service standards and kitchen procedures, experience in a commercial kitchen preferred. Must be a minimum of 18 years old.

 

Kitchen Aide: The Kitchen Aide assists in the serving of meals, and dining hall/kitchen cleaning including cleaning the dishes after meals. Kitchen Aides also assist in other areas of camp as time permits.

Qualifications: Must be able to use commercial kitchen equipment properly and safely. must be able to lift 35 pounds. Must have a strong work ethic and the ability to accept supervision. Must be a minimum of 15 years old.

  

Camp Anderel – If you love the idea of working at camp, but are not able to commit to a full six weeks, the summer programs at Anderel may be just for you!

We are currently looking for Program Specialists, including lifeguards, Cooks, and Camp Aides to work three extended weekend events with Girl Scout troops June 21-24, June 28 – July 1, and July12-15.  Additional training time is required during the first week in June and there is potential for a few extra days of work with the Girls L.E.A.D camp during the week of June10-15. 

If interested in applying, please use the Resident Camp Application form and check next to Anderel program positions.


 
     
A downloadable application can be acquired by clicking here. The application will be in word format. Please include reference form too.

 
     
Thank you for being interested in working with the Girl Scouts of North Alabama, Inc. For more information about volunteering for the Girl Scouts, check out this link.

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