Program Instructor

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Woodland Park, CO

1d•$500 - $540•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Instructor plans, directs, implements, and evaluates general and specialized camp programming for groups of campers during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The role develops activities based on specialty themes, offering age- and ability-appropriate opportunities for camper planning, variety, challenge, and progression. The instructor is responsible for assigned areas, equipment, program materials, and related inventory and upkeep, and supports property, hospitality, operations, health, and cabin leadership teams as needed. The position contributes to camper care and supervision, staff education and coordination, program scheduling, administrative records, feedback, and ongoing observation of program delivery. It also requires supporting emergency procedures and health practices, following applicable camp and industry standards, and interacting respectfully with campers, staff, volunteers, and visitors. The role is seasonal, full-time, and onsite, with required residence in shared camp housing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience.
Current or willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, Medication Administration, and USA Archery Level 1 certifications.
May need to obtain WFA/WFR, Lifeguard, and Small Craft Safety Facilitation certifications.
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 develop and facilitate innovative, engaging programs in an informal outdoor setting.
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours up to 22 hours per day.
Willingness to be on call at all times for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation.
Ability to live onsite in shared housing with fellow staff and campers assigned or required for supervision.
Ability to walk or hike extensively, potentially more than two miles per day, over uneven and unpaved terrain.
Ability 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 with hands and arms, and balance.
Interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
WFA/WFR, Lifeguard, and Small Craft Safety Facilitation certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide and support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Provide and support health and wellness practices.
Support operational, cabin leadership, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Care for and manage camp and program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and use.
Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate camp programs for overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions.
Develop and direct specialty-themed activities that provide age-, readiness-, and ability-appropriate opportunities for camper planning, variety, challenge, and progression.
Maintain the cleanliness, care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas, equipment, and program materials.
Support camper leadership and supervision while acting in loco parentis as an active member of camp staff.
Support fellow staff in leading and supervising Program Aide campers.
Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and peer relationships.
Educate staff in delivering programs and work collaboratively with fellow program staff.
Train and orient staff in proper use of assigned areas, equipment, and materials.
Verify staff competence before assigning supervisory roles and monitor staff performance throughout the season.
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Develop, review, and assist with daily, weekly, and activity schedules in cooperation with other staff and in alignment with camp programming, camper planning, and camp goals.
Maintain accurate logs, forms, inventories, and records.
Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback activities to support camp strategic planning.
Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning, communication, resolution of issues, and assignment completion.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as needed.
Conduct ongoing observations to ensure leadership goals and program delivery are positive and appropriate.
Use digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Protect confidential information about staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow policies, procedures, and standards established by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s commitments to pluralism, diversity, and inclusiveness.
Occasionally assist with other tasks in accordance with the organization’s philosophy.