Lead Camp Counselor
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Job Title: Lead Camp Counselor
Region/Location: Colorado, Rocky Mountains
Department: Camp, OPP
Occupational Job Group: Summer Camp
Pay Range: $540/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Reports To: Camp Director and/or hiring manager
Date: May-August (exact dates TBD)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Terms: Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite
Supervisory Responsibility: Camp Counselors
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GENERAL PURPOSE: The Lead Camp Counselor is responsible for living with, guiding, and counseling group of campers and support/supervision of counselors at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for supporting and guiding a team of counselors in daily living, camp activities, and carrying 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 the 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.
Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Assist in the care & management of program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage in coordination with fellow team members.
Program Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, direction, and implementation of camp program for a group of campers during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions.
Responsible for the care, cleanliness, maintenance, and/or inventory of assigned areas.
Camper Leadership & Supervision
Act ‘in loco parentis’, living with, and guiding a group of campers during overnight camp sessions, in accordance with the Colorado childcare licensing ruling 8CCR 1402-1, 2.422I.
Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
Support and facilitate a meaningful experience for the Counselor’s-in-Training in your unit by encouraging leadership opportunities throughout the entirety of the session.
Staff Leadership & Supervision
Guide, support, and provide leadership to a team of assigned counselors.
With supervisor and director guidance, assist in counselor session assignments.
Train & orient of proper use of specialized areas, materials, and delivery of program.
Verify staff competence before assigning them supervisory role. Monitor their performance throughout the season.
Administration
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily, weekly, and activity schedules, 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.
Participate in 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,…