Supervisor, Outdoor Program

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.

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) is seeking a savvy team player who thrives in a collaborative, innovative work environment.  The candidate who fills this position will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time as we find innovative ways to engage and support our membership in outdoor experiences delivering exceptional experiences to our members and to fulfill the Girl Scout mission.

The Outdoor Program Supervisor is a seasonal to full-time employee and reports to the Outdoor Experience Manager, Day Camps. The candidate who fills this position will supervise the Marine Landing Day Camp program and work to provide year-round program experiences for our girl members and their family. They will oversee and support the day camp staff, counselors, and girls during the camp season. Organize and implement program activities, uphold all policy, procedures, and safety standards. They will work with peers to develop progressive and intentional outdoor programming to bring exceptional experiences to our members and to fulfill the Girl Scout mission.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to staying on top of the most current practices in this growing field. We are looking for a solution-oriented individual who thrives on social interaction and puts practices in place to nurture and grow the outdoor experience and girl experience team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements outdoor program curriculum for summer day camp and year-around program experiences at one or more council program centers.
• Oversees the hiring, training and supervision of site-specific seasonal staff engaged in the delivery of day camp and outdoor program experiences.
• Provides coaching to seasonal staff to enhance skills and achieve strong and purposeful relationships with constituents.
• Procures all resources, supplies, and equipment for timely and effective execution of program experiences.
• Formulate outdoor programs and training calendars and schedules and provide appropriate information to be included in the council’s communication materials (newsletters, website, etc.) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collaborates with staff and volunteers to expand access of girls and families to the outdoors and develop and deliver relevant in-person and virtual Girl Scout Leadership experiences throughout the year.
• Develops outcome evaluations for all day camp and outdoor program experiences and effectively tracks and reports impact to the Outdoor Experience Manager.
• Develops program costing tools for the annual operation budget, including revenue and expense projections. Executes and monitors budgets ensuring cost effective delivery of programs.
• Ensures that experiences and programs are high quality, cost effective, and operated in a manner that meets Council, Girl Scouts of the USA, and when appropriate, American Camp Association and local health and safety standards. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 25 years old or older.
• Must have or be willing to obtain certification in lifeguarding to effectively monitor staff performance, conduct necessary staff training, and facilitate high adventure activities as needed.
• Flexibility to attend evening and/or weekend meetings and/or events.
• Able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of themself or others.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in youth programming, curriculum development, event planning, or related field (experience in environmental and/or outdoor education desirable).
• Demonstrated success in working with youth and volunteers. 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
• High accountability and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating complex information with clarity to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated strong presentation skills and great networking skills.
• Strong human relationship skills. Ability to motivate people in small and large groups.
• Creative problem-solver.
• Experience in the development and administration of work plans, budgets, and program evaluation desired.
• A demonstrated commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Technical computer skills Microsoft Office Suite and customer relationship management systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Valid California driver’s license, the vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, and the ability to fulfill travel requirements across a large geographical area.

• Comply with state-mandated reporter training
• Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned

Eligible employees of GSGLA receive a competitive benefits package and paid time off, including the closure of its offices the second and fourth Monday of every month. Full time staff are eligible to opt into plans that cover medical, dental, vision, life and even pet insurance, an employee assistance program, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan.

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.