Assistant Program Director

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Bailey, TX

17d•$580 - $650•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Program Director supervises and supports program staff at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property. The role guides, counsels, and supports staff and campers in daily living, camp activities, and staff/camper interactions to help achieve camp goals. The Assistant Program Director also supports property, hospitality, operations, program, health, and cabin leadership teams as needed, with a focus on providing high-quality service to members, guests, and visitors. The position supports emergency procedures and health and wellness practices; assists with program planning, implementation, and evaluation; oversees program equipment and assigned areas; and supports campers and staff. It provides staff training, supervision, evaluation, and coaching, and may take corrective performance action or make operational decisions when directors are absent. Administrative duties include supporting schedules, maintaining records, coordinating communications, participating in meetings and feedback processes, and using digital systems. The role follows applicable camp, Girl Scout, and health and safety standards and supports the organization's pluralism, diversity, and inclusion commitments. This is a seasonal, full-time, onsite position in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, running May through August, with exact dates to be determined. The role requires living onsite in shared housing, being on call, and working nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, overnight periods, and extended work hours. Camps are located at 8,000–9,500 feet, and activities take place outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.

Requirements

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 develop and facilitate innovative, engaging programs in an informal outdoor setting.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record under Girl Scout insurance standards, and five years of driving experience.
Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and USA Archery Level 1 certifications.
Willingness to be on call at all times for health, emergency, camper supervision, and program implementation needs.
Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours of up to 22 hours per day.
Ability to live onsite in shared housing with fellow staff and campers assigned for supervision.
Ability to walk or hike 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 with hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
Ability to work tactfully and congenially with people with a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Some college education or equivalent post-high-school leadership or supervisory work experience is preferred.
Experience facilitating challenge courses and/or outdoor rock climbing.
WFA/WFR certification may be required depending on assignment.
Lifeguard certification may be required depending on assignment.
Small Craft Safety Facilitation certification may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Support health and wellness practices and assist operational, program, cabin leadership, and health staff as needed.
Oversee care and management of program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and use.
Support site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Assist with oversight of program planning, implementation, and evaluation for camper groups, ensuring activity safety and quality.
Maintain the cleanliness, care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas.
Oversee applicable program areas such as riding areas and barns, waterfronts, high adventure courses, and archery.
Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and peer relationships.
Facilitate engaging experiences and leadership opportunities for Program Aide campers.
Train, support, evaluate, and supervise program staff while encouraging autonomous decision-making.
Conduct supervisory conferences and coaching reports; recommend and assist with disciplinary action.
Take corrective performance action in the absence of a Director when necessary, and make operational decisions in the absence of the Director Team.
Verify staff competence before assigning supervisory roles and monitor performance throughout the season.
Train and orient staff in specialized areas, materials, and program delivery.
Contribute to cohesive supervisor-team leadership, communication, teamwork, and positive peer relationships.
Manage administrative responsibilities and help develop, review, and create daily and weekly schedules under supervisor direction.
Maintain accurate logs, forms, inventory, and records.
Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback processes and regular staff meetings and training.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as needed.
Observe leadership and program delivery to ensure goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
Use digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Protect confidential information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow standards and policies of the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other applicable certifying organizations.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado's pluralism, diversity, and inclusion efforts and positive relationships among diverse communities.