Program Supervisor - Stevens Ranch

Job Summary

The Programs Supervisor furthers the mission of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) through Stevens Ranch camp programming. The Programs Supervisor assists in planning, directing, and coordinating all camp programs. They will also provide a safe and effective program by directly supervising staff and participants. The Programs Supervisor understands and responds to protocols and emergency procedures and provides an exceptional camp experience to all.

This role provides safe, fun, and educational experiences for campers in accordance with GSUSA policies and procedures, American Camp Association (ACA) procedures, and Texas Department of Health requirements.

• Must reside at Camp Sunday‑Friday during the summer.
• Assists in the administration and coordination of all summer camp programming under the lead of the Assistant Camp Director (ACD) and Camp Director (CD).
• Ensures the program delivered to campers is fun and purposeful.
• Ensures program plans are prepared and implemented to meet camp outcomes and the abilities of all campers.
• Delivers progressive program activities.
• Evaluates program delivery abilities of staff.
• Coordinates, supervises, and leads all camp programs and campfire activities with other staff.
• Assists with Camp Staff training.
• Provides guidelines for programs utilizing camp equipment.
• Ensures campers and staff follow safety procedures in all program areas.
• Oversees daily check of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Ensures program areas are kept free of hazards and debris.
• Regularly monitors and works with any unit staff to maintain traditions and meal activities as well as all camp activities.
• Provides feedback, guidance, and encouragement to any program staff.
• Assists with creation of camper and group programming schedules.
• Collects and evaluates records of all programming.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Participates enthusiastically in all camp activities, provides support and guidance to those who are assigned.
• Participates as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise any evening programs, special camp programs, and all camp activities.
• The Program Supervisor often has a direct relationship with staff and needs to act as a leader and encourager, steering staff away from gossip and negativity.
• Manages the daily operations of program inventory control, badge earnings, record keeping of the programming, and maintains effective continual communication with staff, campers, and supervisors.
• Assists with check‑in and check‑out, welcome families, troubleshoot. Makes sure all the staff are accounted for, and units are prepared accordingly.
• Stays vigilant with all American Camper Association guidelines and continually monitors programming to ensure standards are kept.
• Assists with the monitoring of safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all staff and campers.
• Supervises assigned Unit Staff in correlation to program delivery.
• Evaluates the current season and makes suggestions for the following season.
• Oversees preparation and delivery of programs in all activity areas.
• Establishes and follows appropriate health and safety routines for campers and staff.
• Prepares, participates, and helps lead specific areas of staff training pertaining to the pool and archery.
• Participates in staff training and meetings.
• Conducts inventory of supplies and places orders when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies.
• Reviews and uploads photos of campers a minimum of three times a day to Bunk Notes.
• Prints Bunk Notes and disperses at each meal.
• Organizes girls mail weekly and ensures girls receive their mail at lunch, working with Eagle Eye Ranch to organize pony express.
• Assists in packing all materials and supplies at the end of summer camping season.
• Maintains staff schedules and ensures all staff follow through with their job descriptions.
• Learns evacuation procedures.
• Assists in the training of campers and staff on weather safety and evacuation procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Camp Director and as they present themselves.

• Interpersonal Relations
• Judgment and Decision…