Counselors are responsible for living with, guiding, and counseling a group of campers at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property.
This position is responsible for working on a team of fellow counselors, under the direction of a lead camp counselor to implement all camp activities and daily living of campers.
Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team.
Pay Range :
$480 - $530 / week plus food and lodging (valued at $200) Date : late May- early August (exact dates TBD) 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 and 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 Counselors-in-Training in your unit by encouraging leadership opportunities throughout the entirety of the session.
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, as assigned and in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
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, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education and / or Formal Training High school diploma or GED.
Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications :
First Aid / CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, and Universal Standard Precautions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience Preferred experience or desire for working with children.
Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and / or camp setting.
Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred experience in leadership 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 18 years of age. Must meet Colorado child care licensing requirement of being the same gender identity as the campers they are sleeping in the same room or tent as. - Rule and Regulating Children's Resident Camps 2.425 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED This position works with program related equipment in areas such as hiking, hot elements, archery, and other outdoor skills activities.
This position occasionally works with farm equipment and in an outdoor setting that includes domestic farm animals such as horses, pigs, rabbits, chickens, goats, etc.
Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from equipment, etc.
Computer and related software, telephone, copiers and equipment commonly found in an office environment. Handheld radios.
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.
Except for daily time off, counselors are always with campers.
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.
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. Powered by JazzHR
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