CIT Lead

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Bailey, CO

1d•$540 - $580•Onsite

About The Position

The CIT Supervisor is responsible for providing training, supervision, and guidance to those campers participating in the Counselor-in-Training progression program at Tomahawk Ranch, a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for designing, scheduling, and implementing a quality CIT training program for CIT 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the Tomahawk Ranch team.

Requirements

Some college preferred or equivalent post high school leadership/supervisory work experience.
Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications: First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration.
Experience working with children.
Experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Proven experience in leadership and supervision of children, peers, or staff.
Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with 5 years of driving experience.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with the ‘Counselor-In-Training’ program, or equivalent camper leadership program.

Responsibilities

Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Provide and/or support health and wellness practices.
Provide support as necessary to all operational, program, cabin leadership, and health staff.
Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Assist in the care & management of program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage in coordination with fellow team members.
Plan, direct, and implement leadership training program for a group of campers in the Counselor-in-Training program during the 13-day overnight camp session.
Plan, direct, and implement leadership training continuation programs for CIT 2’s and 3’s during 6 and 13 day overnight camp sessions.
Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas, as directed by supervisor.
Act ‘in loco parentis’, living with, and guiding a group of Counselor-in-Training campers during the 13-day overnight camp session.
Support and facilitate a meaningful & engaging experience for the Counselor-in-Training campers by encouraging leadership opportunities.
Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
Guide and support camp staff in how they can assist and partake in creating a meaningful, safe, and appropriate experience for the CITs.
Be an active member of the supervisor team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support.
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily and weekly schedules, under the direction of supervisors and in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
Provide & participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.
Conduct, participate, and provide support of regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.
Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate.
Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, CampMinder, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.
Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
Additional duties as assigned.