Assistant Leadership Director

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Woodland Park, CO

1d•$580 - $650•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Leadership Director supervises and supports lead counselors, cabin counselors, and counselors-in-training (CITs) at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property. The position guides and counsels staff, campers, and CITs in daily living, camp activities, and interactions to help carry out camp goals. It oversees implementation of the counselor-in-training program and supports property, hospitality, operations, program, health, and cabin leadership teams as needed. A core responsibility is providing high-caliber service to members, guests, and visitors. This role supports emergency procedures and health and wellness practices, assists with camp programs and camper supervision, and contributes to staff training, evaluation, coaching, and performance management. It also handles administrative work such as coordinating schedules, participating in staff meetings and training, collecting feedback, maintaining confidentiality, and following applicable camp and safety standards. The Assistant Leadership Director may make operational decisions when the Director Team is absent. The position is seasonal, full-time, and onsite in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, with dates expected between May and August (exact dates TBD). Compensation is $600 per week plus food and lodging valued at $200. The role reports to the Camp Director and/or hiring manager and supervises Lead Counselors and Cabin Counselors.

Requirements

Some college or equivalent post-high-school leadership or supervisory work experience; some college is preferred.
Current certifications or willingness 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.
Proven leadership and supervision experience involving children, peers, or staff.
Willingness to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal outdoor setting.
Ability to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to Girl Scout insurance standards, and five years of driving experience.
Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours up to 22 hours per day.
Willingness to be on call at all times for health, emergencies, camper supervision, and program implementation.
Ability to live onsite in shared housing with staff and campers assigned for supervision.
Ability to walk or hike extensively, more than two miles daily, over uneven and unpaved terrain.
Ability to carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, handle or feel objects with hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
Interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with people experiencing a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Some college education.

Responsibilities

Support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents and support health and wellness practices.
Provide support to operational, program, cabin leadership, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Assist with care, storage, maintenance, and use of program equipment.
Assist in overseeing and implementing programs 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 and training, encouraging leadership opportunities.
Train, support, evaluate, and supervise counseling staff while encouraging autonomous decision-making.
Guide staff in creating meaningful, safe, and appropriate experiences for CITs.
Conduct supervisory conferences and coaching reports, recommend and assist with disciplinary action, and take corrective performance action when a Director is absent, as necessary.
Verify staff competence before assigning supervisory duties and monitor staff performance throughout the season.
Train and orient staff in the proper use of specialized areas and materials and in program delivery.
Contribute to supervisor-team coordination, communication, teamwork, and leadership development.
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Help develop and review daily and weekly schedules under supervisor direction and in cooperation with other staff.
Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback forms for camp strategic planning.
Conduct, participate in, and support regular staff meetings and training.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as necessary.
Observe leadership and program delivery to ensure goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
Use digital systems including WorkBright, CampMinder, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Protect confidential information concerning staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow standards and policies set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying organizations.
Make operational decisions in the absence of the Director Team.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado's pluralism and diversity commitments and foster inclusive relationships across diverse communities.
Assist with additional tasks as required by the philosophy and needs of Girl Scouts of Colorado.