Camp Counselor

Overview

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

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.

$480 - $530/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)

late May – early August (exact dates TBD)

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 8
    
    CCR 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 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.

• 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.

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.
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