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Job Descriptions - Group Leaders
Summer Camp Job Descriptions
Group Leaders
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Unlike most camps that have one or two Head Counselors who oversee multiple age groups, Winadu feels each group
has its own needs and challenges that require a separate Head Counselor (in Winadu terms, Group Leader).
Group Leaders have the ultimate responsibility for all campers in a given age group and for all counselors assigned to that group.
This is a great responsibility that comes with plenty of challenges and an even greater number of rewards. Group Leaders
coordinate everything from movements of the group (both in and out of camp), to checking eating habits of campers, and
conflict resolution.
Our camp provides a wide array of benefits for Group Leaders. Group Leaders live in camp facilities and have complete
room and board provided. For many of our Group Leaders (GLs), the experience of managing a group
of staff offers an opportunity for leadership that few other camps can provide.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a typical day for a Group Leader?
Most days at camp begin with an administrative meeting at 7:30am. During this meeting, GLs, heads of sports (Area Head),
and the camp administrators meet to discuss the day's activities. This meeting usually lasts about half an hour. After
this meeting, Group Leaders wake campers in their bunks and Area Heads assist in this process. Breakfast is at 8:45am followed by
a 1/2 hour clean up time in the cabins. There are two morning periods, each lasting an hour. Then, following
lunch at approximately 12:30, there are three, one hour activity periods. Dinner is around 6pm and then
there is an evening activity, ending at approximately 8:15pm. Lights out for our younger campers (ages 8 to 11) typically
happens around 9pm, and between 9:30 and 10:30pm for older campers. Group Leaders are responsible for being with their division
until all cabins are calm in the evening.
Who are the counselors who will be working under the GL?
Our counselors come from many different colleges, both in the US and abroad. Most of the counselors are pursuing an education
or recreation related degree. These staff are hired during interviews on college campuses by our staffing coordinators. GLs are welcome (and encouraged) to recommend other qualified staff candidates.
How is camp training conducted?
Our staff orientation is conducted in two stages. Our AHs and Group Leaders arrive approximately 10 days before camp opens.
There is a four day orientation program for these camp leaders before our regular staff members arrive.
Then we begin a six day orientation with our counselors during which AHs and Group Leaders have time to train and work
with their staff members before the campers arrive.
What will my accommodations be like?
Our Group Leaders's live in private or semi private quarters. These living facilities are modern but modest. Family housing
is available, and we are happy to assist in making any special arrangements required by staff.
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