Cabin Leader

RRR Seasonal Career Center•Gypsum, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cabin Leader supports the mission of Roundup River Ranch by building positive relationships with campers, attending to their daytime and nighttime needs, and accompanying them through scheduled activities while maintaining a physically and emotionally supportive environment. The role contributes to evening programs and selected camp programs, welcomes and supports weekly volunteers, and helps them become effective members of the camp team. This is a residential, seasonal position with extended days typical of a camp setting, regular scheduled time off each day, and at least two days off after each session. Accommodation is provided for the duration of the contract, and meals are provided while camp is in session. The schedule includes weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays, with 40 or more hours listed. Compensation is $103 per day ($985.86 biweekly salary).

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years old.
Previous experience working with children and/or special needs populations.
Passion for the Roundup River Ranch mission.
Strong collaboration and team-building skills.
Well-developed communication skills.
Ability to identify emergency situations, including by sight, hearing cries for help, or hearing an emergency alert.
Strength, endurance, and physical skills to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies in accordance with written procedures and plans.
Ability to demonstrate or participate in camp activities while supervising and engaging in parallel play with campers.
Ability to supervise campers in varied settings while maintaining awareness of camper behavior and safety; responsibilities may require auditory and visual attention.
Ability to meet the physical demands listed: outdoors, standing, and walking/moving 75% or more; office-based/indoors, desk/computer work, and sitting less than 25%; lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds; no driving.
This is a residential position; accommodation is provided for the duration of the contract, and meals are provided while camp is in session.

Responsibilities

Ensure cabin activities support Roundup River Ranch’s mission, vision, and values and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment.
Integrate and support volunteers, providing training as needed and assisting with volunteer orientation.
Provide behavioral support to campers through encouraging feedback, recognition of achievements, support for group dynamics, and awareness of campers’ fears and concerns.
Know where cabin campers are at all times and immediately report missing campers.
Assist campers with personal care and activities of daily living as needed, including toileting, showers, changing, and washing clothes.
Coordinate cabin duty and break schedules, nightly cabin meetings, cabin activities, cleanup, candle chat, free time, and cabin night.
Help campers establish positive daily routines, including morning and bedtime routines and arriving on time for meals.
Assist with planning and leading camp activities, including evening programs, themed days and meals, skits, and songs.
Support fellow staff with camper hygiene, health monitoring, and cabin administrative duties.
Review available information about campers, including medical and behavior alert lists and information from the Admin and Medical teams.
Facilitate friendships and manage group dynamics fairly and in an age-appropriate manner.
Monitor campers’ health daily and report changes to the medical team immediately.
Know and follow safety and emergency procedures, ensure campers understand safety rules, and carry out emergency procedures when required.
Maintain camper and colleague confidentiality and comply with policies and procedures in the staff contract, manual, and orientation.
Respect camp property, model professional conduct, and serve as a positive role model for campers, volunteers, and staff.
Attend and participate in trainings, meetings, and planning sessions; take an active role on the assigned cabin team and follow the assigned schedule punctually.
Keep cabins and living spaces clean and tidy, including before volunteer arrival; perform housekeeping such as cleaning restrooms, sweeping, and mopping.
Participate in camp setup and shutdown for each session and the summer season.
Incorporate feedback and direction from peers and leadership or administrative staff.
Perform other duties as assigned, which may include organization-wide and mission-supporting activities.