El Ranchito Jr. Counselor

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

place Long Beach, 90802

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Counseling, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Supervision

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Position Information

Dates of Employment: Spring 2026 - August 2026

Company Overview

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (“GSGLA”) is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. www.girlscoutsla.org.

Our core values of Integrity, Clarity of Purpose, Accountability and Respect represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These are the specific behaviors that are imperative and encouraged in our company culture.

We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. In addition, reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

Position Summary

The Jr. Counselor helps guide campers and assists staff with camp activities, fostering a safe and enjoyable environment. This position lets older Girl Scouts build leadership and communication skills as they develop professionally.

El Ranchito Day Camp

Tucked away in the charming suburbs of Long Beach, El Ranchito is a tree-lined high adventure day camp, where campers are encouraged to take safe risks that boost bravery and promote goal setting. Exciting, confidence-building outdoor activities include archery, low ropes, and a 32-foot climbing tower.

The camp operates with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes.
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
- Ensure campers are always properly supervised.
Participate in the development and implementation of program experiences and activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
- Responsible for co-leading and assisting with the teaching of activities.
- Actively participate in all program areas as assigned with other camp staff.
- Assist in program areas such as archery, climbing wall, and all camp activities, as directed.
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
- Adhere to all safety and security protocols. Ensure protocols are followed by camp staff.
- Demonstrate proper camp procedures, sanitation, punctuality, and sportsmanship for campers and staff.
- Provide outstanding customer service to families.
- Be an inspiring role model by communicating clearly, building strong relationships, encouraging inclusivity, connecting with others, and motivating youth
Participate as a member of the camp team to implement and evaluate camp operations and programming.
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders.
- Share observations and suggest improvements to the Outdoor Program Supervisor related to camp programming.
- Participate in supporting evening programs, special events, and other activities and functions involving the entire camp as needed.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings as required.
- Assist where needed with camper “check-in” and “check-out”.
Be prepared and attentive during all off-site field trips.
- Maintain camper supervision at all times.
- Follow the field trip schedule and remain punctual throughout the day.
- Adhere to all field trip safety and supervision protocols.
- Maintain professional and positive communication with venue personnel.
- Assist GSGLA Camp staff by offering support during field trips.
Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have completed both the CIT 1 and CIT 2 programs at a GSGLA Camp
Must be entering 12th grade in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
Must obtain valid B1-1 and B1-4 work permit approved by school.
Must be available for 8 weeks of day camp (June 15, 2026 - August 7, 2026) and training dates that will be scheduled prior to camp.
Must possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid Certification throughout the position’s employment dates. Training will be available.
Must submit a basic health history form as set by the American Camping Association.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.
Must possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GSGLA Employee Requirements