Program Supervisor

Bailey, CO
Seasonal
Tomahawk Ranch
Mid Level
The Program Supervisor is responsible for supervising and supporting the program staff at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for assisting in guiding, counseling, and supporting all staff and campers in daily living, camp activities, and staff/camper interactions to carry out camp goals. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Pay Range: $576 - $620 /week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Dates of Employment: late May- early August (exact dates TBD)
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • General 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.
    • Provides oversight in the care & management of program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage in coordination with fellow team members.
    • Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
  • Program Responsibilities
    • Assist with the oversight of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of program for a group of campers during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions, ensuring safety and quality of activities.
    • Responsible for the cleanliness, care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas.
  • Camper Leadership & Supervision
    • Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships when needed.
    • Support and facilitate a meaningful & engaging experience for the ‘Program Aide’ campers by encouraging leadership opportunities.
  • Staff Leadership & Supervision
    • Provide training, support, evaluation, and supervision to program staff, while encouraging autonomous decision making without supervisor approval.
    • Participate and conduct supervisory conferences and coaching reports to guide staff through the evaluation process.
    • Verify staff competence before assigning them supervisory role. Monitor their performance throughout the season.
    • Train & orient of proper use of specialized areas, materials, and delivery of program.
    • Be an active member of the supervisor team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support.
  • Administration
    • 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 a system for accurate logs, forms, inventory, and record keeping.
    • 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, 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Formal Training 
  • 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, USA Archery Level 1, and possibly WFA/WFR, Lifeguard, and Small Craft Safety Facilitation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
  • 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.
Additional Requirements
  • 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.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES 
  • Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet.
  • Ability to work non–traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods and extended work hours, up to 22 hours per day.
  • Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud environments.
  • Program activities are carried out in the out-of-doors often in inclement weather.
  • Willing to be on-call at all times, for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation.
  • Required to live on-site in shared housing with fellow staff; and campers assigned/required for supervision.
  • Requires extensive walking/hiking >2miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain.
  • Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
  • Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands & fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands & arms, and balance.
  • Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors (i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors in a tactful, congenial personal manner, so as not to alienate, or antagonize them).
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
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