Program Team Lead

Roundup River Ranch • Gypsum, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Team Lead advances Roundup River Ranch’s mission by ensuring camp programming consistently reflects its philosophy of intentional programming. The role leads large-group programming and weekly camp themes, while coaching and supporting Program Leaders and the wider camp team. This is a residential camp position with extended workdays typical of a camp environment, regular time off scheduled each day, and at least two days off after each session. Accommodations are provided for the duration of the contract, and meals are provided while camp is in session.

Requirements

• Strong collaboration and team-building skills.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Ability to identify emergency situations, including by sight, calls for help, or emergency alert sirens and bells.
• Strength, endurance, and physical ability 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 instructing campers, including walking, sitting, climbing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and standing.
• Ability to supervise campers in varied settings while maintaining awareness of camper behavior and safety, including auditory and visual attention.
• Age 19 or older.
• Previous experience working with children and/or special-needs populations.
• Proven experience facilitating activities with youth.
• Passion for the Roundup River Ranch mission.

Nice To Haves

• Age 21 or older preferred.
• One to two years of leadership experience preferred.
• Previous residential camp experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in leadership-team decision-making and ensure camp programs support Roundup River Ranch’s mission, vision, and values.
• Attend and participate in training, meetings, and planning sessions.
• Act professionally and serve as a role model for campers, volunteers, and staff.
• Promote a culture of safety, respect for camp property, and awareness of safety and emergency procedures among staff and campers.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and procedures in the staff contract, manual, and orientation.
• Lead large-group programming and weekly theme initiatives during each camp session.
• Ensure activities follow the intentional-programming philosophy and are adaptable, inclusive, and medically safe for campers ages 7–17.
• Support and coach Program Leaders through weekly individual check-ins, feedback, program observation, lesson-plan review, and an end-of-summer evaluation with the Program Director.
• Work with the Program Director to ensure adequate programming training for Program Leaders, volunteers, and other staff.
• Integrate and support volunteers and special guests, and provide training as needed, including informational sessions during Volunteer Orientation.
• Provide Program Leaders with motivation, encouragement, ideas, and other support.
• Assist with behavior support for staff as directed by the Behavior Health Lead and work directly with campers as needed.
• Stay familiar with camper information, including medical and behavior alerts, program adaptations, and other information from the Leadership Team.
• Serve as a lead bus chaperone during the summer to support safe, organized camper transportation to and from Denver, and take on other leadership roles as directed by the Admin Team.
• Distribute and maintain program resource binders and ensure program paperwork is completed professionally and on time.
• Lead and participate in camp setup and shutdown for each session and the camp season.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Accommodations provided for the duration of the contract.
• Meals provided while camp is in session.
• Regular time off scheduled each day and at least two days off after each session.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed