Counselor In Training Lead

CIT Supervisor Job Description

Job Title:

CIT Supervisor

Region/

Location:

Colorado, Rocky Mountains

Department:
Camp, OPP

Occupational Job Group:
Summer Camp

Pay Range: $540 - $580 week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)

Reports To:

Leadership Director

Date:
May-August (exact dates TBD)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Terms:

Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite

Supervisory Responsibility:
Counselor-in-Training Campers

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The CIT Supervisor is responsible for providing training, supervision, and guidance to those campers participating in the Counselor-in-Training progression program at Tomahawk Ranch, a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for designing, scheduling, and implementing a quality CIT training program for CIT 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the Tomahawk Ranch team.

• 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

• Plan, direct, and implement leadership training program for a group of campers in the Counselor-in-Training program during the 13-day overnight camp session.

• Plan, direct, and implement leadership training continuation programs for CIT 2’s and 3’s during 6 and 13 day overnight camp sessions.

• Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas, as directed by supervisor.

• Camper Leadership & Supervision

• Act ‘in loco parentis’, living with, and guiding a group of Counselor-in-Training campers during the 13-day overnight camp session.

• Support and facilitate a meaningful & engaging experience for the Counselor-in-Training campers by encouraging leadership opportunities.

• Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.

• Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Guide and support camp staff in how they can assist and partake in creating a meaningful, safe, and appropriate experience for the CITs.

• 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 & 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 Work Bright, Camp Minder, 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.

• Additional duties as assigned.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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…