Program Instructor

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Bailey, TX

1d•$480 - $530•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Instructor plans, directs, implements, and evaluates general and specialized camp programming for campers attending overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property. The instructor develops activities around specialty themes that give campers opportunities to plan, experience variety, and take on age- and ability-appropriate challenges. The role also supports camper and staff leadership, camp operations, and the health and hospitality teams as needed. The position is responsible for the care, maintenance, storage, and inventory of assigned areas, equipment, and program materials. It includes administrative work such as developing schedules, maintaining records, communicating schedules, gathering feedback, attending staff meetings and training, and using digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook. The instructor follows applicable camp and safety standards and maintains the confidentiality of information about staff, volunteers, and campers. This is a seasonal, full-time, onsite position based at a Colorado Rocky Mountains camp. The role pays $510 per week plus food and lodging valued at $200. The season runs May through August, with exact dates to be determined. Staff must live onsite in shared housing and be available on-call for health, emergencies, camper supervision, and program implementation. Work may involve nontraditional hours, evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended hours of up to 22 hours per day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience.
Experience working with children.
Experience teaching or facilitating a variety of programs or activities for children.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff.
Willingness to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal outdoor setting.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to Girl Scouts of Colorado standards.
Must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, Medication Administration, and USA Archery Level 1 certifications.
Must be willing and able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours up to 22 hours per day; be on-call at all times; and live onsite in shared housing.
Ability to work at elevations of 8,000–9,500 feet, in outdoor and sometimes inclement weather, and in frequently loud and highly stimulating environments.
Ability to walk or hike more than two miles per day over uneven and unpaved terrain, and to carry, lift, 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, and balance.
Interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with people exhibiting a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an outdoor program or camp setting.
Willingness to obtain additional certifications that may include Wilderness First Aid/Wilderness First Responder, Lifeguard, and Small Craft Safety Facilitation.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate camp programs for overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions.
Develop and lead specialty-themed activities that offer camper planning, variety, challenge, and progression appropriate to campers’ ages, readiness, and abilities.
Participate in general and specialized camp programs.
Provide or support emergency procedures during onsite and offsite trip incidents, and support health and wellness practices.
Support operational, cabin leadership, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Manage and maintain camp and program equipment, assigned areas, and program materials, including storage, upkeep, and inventory.
Support camper leadership and supervision, including Program Aide campers, and counsel campers in daily living, activities, and peer relationships.
Educate staff in program delivery; support fellow program staff; train and orient staff in proper use of assigned areas, equipment, and materials; verify staff competence before supervisory assignments and monitor performance.
Develop, review, and assist with daily, weekly, and activity schedules in coordination with other staff.
Maintain accurate logs, forms, inventories, and records; participate in camper and staff feedback processes.
Attend staff meetings and training, communicate schedules to campers and staff, and observe program delivery and leadership to ensure expectations are met.
Use digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Protect confidential information and follow applicable policies and standards, including those of the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, and Colorado Department of Health and Human Services.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s commitments to pluralism, diversity, and inclusiveness, including positive relationships across diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups.
Carry out or assist with other camp tasks as needed.