Assistant Program Director Job Description
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Job Title: Assistant Program Director
Region/Location: Colorado, Rocky Mountains
Department: Camp, OPP
Occupational Job Group: Summer Camp
Pay Range: $600/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Reports To: Program Director and/or hiring manager
Date: May-August (exact dates TBD)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Terms: Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite
Supervisory Responsibility: Program Lead, Program Instructor, Specialists, Assistants
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GENERAL PURPOSE: The Assistant Program Director is responsible for supervising and supporting the program staff at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)
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 camp sessions, ensuring safety and quality of activities.
Responsible for the cleanliness, care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas.
Provide oversight in areas such as the riding area and barn, the waterfront, high adventure (as an assistant course manager), archery, etc. as applicable.
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.
Perform supervisory conferences and coaching reports to guide staff through the evaluation process.
Make recommendations and assist carry-out for disciplinary action.
Take corrective performance action in the absence of a Director in all areas of camp as necessary.
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…