Leadership Camper Supervisor
About The Position
The Leadership Camper Supervisor provides training, supervision, and guidance to campers participating in the Leadership Camper progression program at Tomahawk Ranch, a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property. The role designs, schedules, and implements training for Program Aides, Counselor-in-Training campers at levels 1, 2, and 3, and Wranglers-in-Training. The supervisor also supports property, hospitality, operations, programming, health, and cabin leadership teams as needed. The position plans and delivers leadership training across overnight camp sessions, supervises and supports leadership campers in their daily activities and peer relationships, and helps staff create a meaningful, safe, and appropriate camper experience. Administrative work includes developing and reviewing schedules, participating in feedback and staff meetings, observing program delivery, and using digital systems. The role also supports emergency procedures, health and wellness practices, program equipment management, and site operations. This is a seasonal, full-time, onsite position in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, running May through August on dates to be determined. The supervisor reports to the Camp Director and/or Hiring Manager, supervises leadership campers, lives onsite in shared housing, and may be on call for camper supervision, programming, staffing, and emergencies. Pay is $580 per week plus food and lodging valued at $200.
Requirements
- Experience working with children.
- Experience in leadership and supervision of children, peers, or staff.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
- Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to Girl Scout insurance standards, and five years of driving experience.
- Current or willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications.
- Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods onsite, and extended hours.
- Ability to be on call when necessary for camper supervision, program implementation, staffing, and emergencies.
- Must live onsite in shared housing.
- Ability to walk extensively over uneven and unpaved terrain.
- Ability to carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Some college education or equivalent post-high-school leadership or supervisory work experience.
- Experience with Program Aide, Counselor-in-Training, and WIT programs, or an equivalent camper leadership program.
- Experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
- Ability and willingness to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal outdoor setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide or support emergency procedures during onsite and offsite trip incidents.
- Provide or support health and wellness practices and assist operational, program, cabin leadership, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
- Assist with the care, storage, maintenance, and use of program equipment.
- Plan, direct, and implement leadership training for Counselor-in-Training campers during 13-day overnight camp sessions.
- Plan, direct, and implement continuation training for CIT 2 and CIT 3 campers during 6- and 13-day overnight camp sessions.
- Plan, direct, and implement continuation training for Program Aides and Wranglers-in-Training during 6-day overnight camp sessions.
- Care for, maintain, and inventory assigned areas.
- Live with and guide Program Aides during 6-day sessions and CIT 1 campers during 13-day sessions, acting in loco parentis.
- Encourage leadership opportunities and facilitate a meaningful, engaging experience for leadership campers.
- Support and counsel campers in daily living, activities, and peer relationships.
- Guide camp staff in supporting safe, appropriate, and meaningful experiences for leadership campers.
- Participate in the supervisor team to promote cohesive teamwork, communication, positive peer relationships, leadership opportunities, and support.
- Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
- Develop, review, and help communicate daily and weekly schedules in coordination with supervisors and 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.
- Observe programs to ensure leadership and program delivery goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
- Use digital systems including WorkBright, CampMinder, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Respect confidential information about staff, volunteers, and campers.
- Follow applicable American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other industry standards.
- Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s commitments to pluralism, diversity, and inclusion.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Food and lodging valued at $200 per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
