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Facilitating with GSNI: A Seasonal Opportunity to Inspire and Lead!

Becoming a facilitator with GSNI is more than just a paid position—it’s a chance to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create unforgettable experiences for Girl Scouts!

As a GSNI Facilitator, you’ll help lead Girl Scouts through fun and meaningful activities at our beautiful GSNI camp properties, plus have opportunities to facilitate activities during council-led events and programs. Depending on the season, you might find yourself teaching outdoor skills, guiding a STEM project, or cheering Girl Scouts on as they conquer a new adventure!

GSNI classifies Facilitators into two categories for activities:

Outdoor Activity Facilitators (mid-April to mid-October): Lead campers through exciting activities like target sports and high adventure challenges—all while helping them build courage and teamwork.

Maker Space Facilitators (year-round): Inspire creativity and innovation by facilitating programs in robotics, programming, textiles, jewelry making, paper crafting, and more.

Every activity is designed to be age-appropriate, hands-on, and confidence-boosting—helping Girl Scouts grow in perseverance, problem-solving, and self-esteem.

Grow Your Skills, Too! Facilitators receive specialized trainings and certifications in outdoor recreation, STEM, and creative arts. Whether you’re learning to belay, program a robot, or teach archery, you’ll gain valuable experience while sharing your passions with the next generation of leaders.

Extra Perks: Facilitators can also bring their own troop or group to GSNI activities at reduced rates, making it easier than ever to share the adventure with those closest to you.

Join us in creating unforgettable memories and empowering Girl Scouts to discover their best selves—all while having fun and developing your own skills!

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Outdoor Facilitated Activities

Our outdoor facilitated activities require specific certifications as part of our training requirements.

Target Sports:

Archery, Slingshots, and Tomahawks:

Pass the USA Archery Level 1 Certification (online)
Attend our in-person USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Practical training

Air Rifles:

Requires NRA Range Officer Certification

Swimming/Lifeguarding:

Requires a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

High Adventure:

Crate Stacking, Climbing Wall, Zip Line, and High Ropes:

Participate in the in-person GSNI High Adventure Training annually, including passing the written test.

Maker Space Trainings:

Joining our Maker Space Facilitators involves attending one of our in-person introductory/simple activity trainings to familiarize yourself with the Maker Space and Facilitator Program.

Simple Maker Space Activities:

Textiles –Weaving, Hand Sewing, Felt Crafts, Yarn Art, Needle Felting
Paper Craft – Book Binding, Card Making, Scrapbooks, Collages, Paper Making, Origami
Jewelry Making – Crafting, Stringing Beads, Macrame, Bead Weaving, Friendship Bracelets and Pins
Creative Free Play – Create using a variety of crafting supplies (fun foam, buttons, wood bits, pipe cleaners, and popsicle sticks, cardboard, etc.)

Advanced Maker Space Activities:

These activities will involve in-person demonstration of skills and onboarding by the GSNI Facilitator Team.

Cut/Engrave – Cricut^®, Glowforge^®
Sewing and embroidery machines

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For upcoming facilitator trainings, check out our Activities Calendar. All facilitators must register for desired trainings to participate.

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Lifeguards

Lifeguards are currently seasonal during mid-May through mid-October when the pools at Camp Dean and Camp McCormick are open. Lifeguards may sign up for opportunities on weekends when troops and service units host programs at GSNI camps. Pay is $25 per hour plus mileage.

Requirements:
Hold (or interested in completing) a current Lifeguard Certification
Be or become a member of Girl Scouts ($30 annually)
Complete and pass a background check (every three years)
Complete required GSUSA Girl Scout Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training

Interested in becoming a Lifeguard for GSNI? Please email customercare@girlscoutsni.org with your certification and the subject: Interested in Lifeguarding for GSNI.

Red Cross Instructors

GSNI is a proud partner with the American Red Cross to provide certification trainings to our Girl Scout members. We provide a flexible schedule for instructors to schedule trainings to match your schedule and provide other opportunities as needed from service units and troops.

Requirements:
Hold a current Red Cross Instructor Certification for the topic interested in offering

Red Cross Instructors receive pay of $25 per hour plus mileage.

Interested in working with GSNI as a Red Cross Instructor? Please email customercare@girlscoutsni.org with your certification and the subject: Interested in being a Red Cross Instructor for GSNI.

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