Archery & Field Sports Program Specialist - Camp Butternut Springs
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for campers ages 5-17.
As a Program Specialist, you will be critical to the success of the summer as you supervise and deliver progressive archery & field sports experiences for campers, including the development and facilitation of archery and traditional and non-traditional sport activities.
Work Commitment:
Dates: June 9- August 2
Includes staff training beginning June 9
Camp is closed June 19 and July 4-6; these days are unpaid
Typical Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday
Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Camp Staff Benefits:
Pay: $125 per day
Included room and board
First Aid and CPR certification
Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested. Archery training is required for this position if you do not have a current certification.
Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications:
Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting
Prior experience participating in and/or instructing archery
Strong communication skills to effectively convey rules and ensure range safety while supporting children to more competently play a sport they may never have played before
Must be 19+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED
Willingness to work and live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions
Responsibilities:
Oversee archery range, including facilitating archery activities; when not at the archery range, assist with facilitating field sports activities (i.e. volleyball, large group games, etc.)
Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Develop, supervise, and deliver facilitation of programs in assigned specialty area with campers and staff through the use of camper-led planning and Girl Scout program guidelines
Oversee campers and staff during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
Assist with management and care of program supplies and spaces, including specialty equipment
Assist in the care of camp equipment and in maintaining a clean camp environment
Maintain responsibility for the overall well-being of campers throughout their camp experience
Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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