Program Presenter

Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland

Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland

Program Presenter

Galloway, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities
    • Ability to write and speak effectively, count, do basic math, read and comprehend.
      
    • Ability to effectively present information, provide basic instruction and respond to questions from groups of members, youth and the general public.
      
    • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out and furnish instructions to others in written, oral or diagram form.
      
    • Ability to observe participant behavior assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
      
    • Visual and auditory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards related to waterfront activities.
      
    • Ability to lift and or move up to 30 pounds. 
      
    • Possess strength and endurance to maintain constant supervision of campers.
      
    • Plan, develop and present activities as assigned considering interests, skills and abilities of participants.
      
    • Provide for progression in environmental/science programs.
      
    • Request supplies and equipment in a timely manner, have items prepared for participant use.
      
    • Teach and monitor proper use of equipment and supplies.
      
    • Check equipment before activity to ensure equipment is in good, safe condition.
      
    • Conduct check of program area prior to each use for safety, cleanliness and good repair.
      
    • Assist in the development of lesson plans that foster participant’s environmental/science awareness.
      
    • Administer outcome evaluation instruments.
      
    • Provide opportunities for participants so that each individual experiences success during the activities.
      
    • Participate in evaluation of programs as requested and make recommendations for equipment, supplies and future programs.
  • Qualifications
    • Desire and the ability to work with children and adults in the outdoors.
      
    • Commitment to the implementation of managing diversity and have the ability to work with people or persons of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
      
    • Documented training and experience in environmental education preferred.
      
    • Ability to make decisions and act wisely in an emergency
      
    • Ability to adapt to working in a primitive, rustic outdoor setting.
      
    • Ability to relate to one’s peer group and work as a team.
      
    • Ability to relate to parents and troop leaders.
      
    • Ability to supervise participants.
      
    • Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
      
    • Ability to set up demonstration area and program, and to teach skills to staff and participants of all ages.
      
    • Ability to meet and greet the public.
      
    • Ability to furnish own reliable transportation and hold a current driver’s license.
      
    • Good character, integrity, ability to adapt to an outdoor environmental setting, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
      
    • Ability to maintain the highest regards for safety at all times in accordance with GSUSA’s Safety Activity Checkpoints and ACA Guidelines. 
      
    • Ability and willingness to place the needs of youth and camp above personal desires while on the job.
      
    • Acceptance of and adherence to the purposes and principles of Girl Scouting as embodied in the Promise and Law.
      
    • Currently, or willing to be, a registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA.
      
    • Adult at least 18 years of age.
      
    • CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
      
  • Desired skills
    • Plan, develop and present activities as assigned considering interests, skills and abilities of participants.
      
    • Provide for progression in environmental/science programs.
      
    • Request supplies and equipment in a timely manner, have items prepared for participant use.
      
    • Teach and monitor proper use of equipment and supplies.
      
    • Check equipment before activity to ensure equipment is in good, safe condition.
      
    • Conduct check of program area prior to each use for safety, cleanliness and good repair.
      
    • Assist in the development of lesson plans that foster participant’s environmental/science awareness.
      
    • Administer outcome evaluation instruments.
      
    • Provide opportunities for participants so that each individual experiences success during the activities.
      
    • Participate in evaluation of programs as requested and make recommendations for equipment, supplies and future programs.
      
    • Monitor safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of participants.  
      
    • Participate in all camp procedures including:  Drop Off, Pick-Up, water delivery, trash removal, etc.
      
    • Provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among the camp family. 
      
    • Maintain positive, friendly relationships with parents, leaders, participants and general public.
      
    • Help youth learn to respect the rights of others and to understand their differences and similarities.
      
    • Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, meetings, supervisory conferences and formal staff evaluation.
      
    • Develop opportunities for interaction between participants and staff.
      
    • Other duties as assigned
      
  • Compensation
    2700 seasonal stipend
  • Industry
    Other