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Marine Landing Jr. Camp Counselor

Marine Landing Program Center - Long Beach, CA 90803

Overview

Salary Range $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly Position Type Seasonal

Description

Position Information

Dates of Employment: Spring 2026 - July 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.

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 co-leads, supports, and motivates campers throughout their camp experience. The Jr. Camp Counselor will assist camp staff in planning, leading, and monitoring camp events to ensure campers have a safe and memorable camp experience. This is a great opportunity for older Girl Scouts to continue learning and growing within Girl Scouts and learn the foundations of communication and leadership as they begin their professional development in a familiar and supportive work environment.

Marine Landing Day Camp

Marine Landing is a waterfront facility with its own private beach. Daily activities for campers include kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and swimming. Due to the nature and number of aquatic activities, every staff member at Marine Landing is required to be lifeguard certified. Training is provided before camp begins, if needed. This camp is the perfect location for those who have a strong comfort in the water, want to spend their summer outside and make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

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 camp to ensure program goals are met.
  • Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
  • Be alert to campers' needs to assist them with personal and/or health problems and discuss with camp supervisors when appropriate.
  • 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.
• Implement program activities within the GSGLA mission and goals.
  • Co-lead and support activity instruction.
  • Actively and enthusiastically participate in all program areas as assigned.
  • Assist in the set up, break down, and maintenance of activity equipment.
  • Participate in supporting evening programs, special events, and other activities or functions involving the entire camp as needed.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and weekly in-service skills trainings as required.
  • Assist where needed with camper "check-in" and "check-out".
  • Provide evaluations when requested by the Outdoor Program Supervisor.
  • Share observations and suggest improvements to the Outdoor Program Supervisor related to camp programming.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
  • Adhere to all safety, sanitation, and security protocols.
  • Ensure campers are properly supervised at all times.
• Act as lifeguard during waterfront activities to ensure camper safety.
  • Provide surveillance during aquatic activities to camp standards.
  • Understand and implement appropriate response to changes in water or weather conditions affecting the waterfront.
  • Facilitate swim tests to evaluate swimming abilities of campers and staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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 10 weeks of day camp (June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026) and training dates that will be scheduled prior to camp.
• Must hold valid American Red Cross "Lifeguarding with CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Waterfront Skills" certification throughout the position's employment dates listed. Training will be available.
• Must submit a basic health history form as set by the American Camping Association.
• Ability to spend time sitting, utilizing the computer, standing, and walking throughout the facilities.
• 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

• Comply with state-mandated reporter training
• Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned
• Must successfully complete a Live Scan and background check