Program Instructor

Pay Range: $510 - $600/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)

Dates of Employment: late May- early August (exact dates TBD)

• 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.

• 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, providing 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.

• 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.

• 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 proper use of assigned areas, equipment, and materials.
• Verify staff competence before assigning them supervisory role. Monitor performance throughout the season.

• 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.
• 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 Work Bright, 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.

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience.
• Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications:
  First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, Medication Administration, USA Archery Level 1, and possibly WFA/WFR, Lifeguard, and Small Craft Safety Facilitation.

• Experience working with children.
• Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
• Experience teaching or facilitating a variety of programs/activities for children.
• Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff.
• Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet.
• Ability to work non–traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods and…