Program Instructor
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Job Title: Program Instructor
Region/Location: Colorado, Rocky Mountains
Department: Camp, OPP
Occupational Job Group: Summer Camp
Pay Range: $510/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Reports To: Program Supervisor and/or hiring manager
Date: May-August (exact dates TBD)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Terms: Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite
Supervisory Responsibility: None
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GENERAL PURPOSE: The Program Instructor is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing general and specialized camp programming for groups of campers during overnight and troop day camp sessions at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for the care and keep of assigned areas as well as all equipment therein. 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, cabin leadership, and health staff.
Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Responsible for the care & management of camp and program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage in coordination with fellow team members.
Program Responsibilities
Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate a variety of camp programs for groups of campers during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions.
Develop and direct a program of activities based on specialty themes, which provides opportunities for campers to plan programs, experience variety, challenge, and progression suitable to their age, readiness, and ability.
Actively participate in various general and specialized camp programs.
Responsible for the cleanliness, care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas, equipment & program materials.
Camper Leadership & Supervision
Provide support in camper leadership and supervision, while acting ‘in loco parentis’ as an active member of the camp staff.
Support fellow staff in the leadership and supervision of Program Aide campers.
Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
Staff Leadership & Supervision
Provide staff education in the delivery of programs conducted by various staff members.
Support the work of fellow program staff, working in tandem as a team.
Train & orient of proper use of assigned areas, equipment, and materials.
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 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.
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