Assistant Camp Director

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Woodland Park, CO

3d•$580 - $650•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Camp Director supervises and supports lead counselors and cabin counselors at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The role guides and supports staff and campers in daily living, camp activities, and staff-camper interactions, helping carry out camp goals and ensuring high-quality service to members, guests, and visitors. The position also supports the property, hospitality, operations, program, health, and cabin leadership teams as needed. The Assistant Camp Director helps plan and oversee camp programming for campers and Counselors-in-Training (CITs) during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions. The role supports camper supervision and counseling, staff training and evaluation, schedules, meetings, administrative work, and camp operations. It may make operational decisions when the Director Team is absent and may assist with other camp tasks as needed. This is a seasonal, full-time, onsite position from May through July, with exact dates to be determined. Compensation is $600 per week, plus food and lodging valued at $200. The position reports to the Leadership Director and/or hiring manager and supervises Lead Counselors and Cabin Counselors.

Requirements

Some college education, or equivalent post-high-school leadership or supervisory work experience, is preferred.
Must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications.
Experience working with children.
Experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience with children, peers, or staff.
Willingness to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal outdoor setting.
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable under Girl Scout insurance standards, with five years of driving experience.
Must be willing to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours of up to 22 hours per day.
Must be willing to be on call at all times for health, emergencies, camper supervision, and program implementation.
Must live onsite in shared housing with fellow staff and campers assigned for supervision.
Must be able to walk or hike more than two miles daily over uneven, unpaved terrain.
Must be able to carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Must be able to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, handle or feel with hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
Must have interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with people exhibiting a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Some college education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Provide and support health and wellness practices.
Support operational, program, cabin leadership, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Assist with care and management of program equipment, including its storage, maintenance, and use.
Assist with oversight, planning, and implementation of programming for campers and CITs during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions.
Maintain and inventory assigned areas as directed.
Support counseling staff in supervising and counseling campers during overnight camp sessions.
Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and peer relationships.
Provide CITs with meaningful experiences, training, and leadership opportunities.
Train, support, evaluate, and supervise counseling staff while encouraging autonomous decision-making.
Guide staff in creating meaningful, safe, and appropriate CIT experiences.
Conduct supervisory conferences and coaching reports to support staff evaluation.
Recommend and assist with disciplinary action; take corrective performance action in the absence of a Director as necessary.
Verify staff competence before assigning supervisory duties and monitor performance throughout the season.
Train and orient staff in the proper use of specialized areas and materials and in program delivery.
Contribute to cohesive supervisor teamwork, communication, positive peer relationships, and leadership opportunities.
Manage administrative responsibilities independently, promptly, and accurately.
Develop, review, and help create daily and weekly schedules under supervisor direction and in cooperation with staff.
Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback processes for camp strategic planning.
Conduct and participate in staff meetings and training for planning, communication, resolution of issues, and assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as necessary.
Observe camp activities to ensure leadership and program delivery are positive and appropriate.
Use digital systems including CampMinder, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Maintain confidentiality of information about staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow policies and standards of the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other applicable certifying organizations.
Make operational decisions when the Director Team is absent.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s pluralism and diversity commitments and foster inclusive relationships across diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups.
Carry out or assist with other tasks as needed.