Lead Camp Counselor

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Lead Camp Counselor is responsible for living with, guiding, and counseling a group of campers and supporting the counseling staff at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position supports and guides a team of counselors in daily life, camp activities, and the achievement of camp goals. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operations, program, health, and cabin leadership teams as needed to ensure that every member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

$540 - $600/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 and 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 inventory of assigned areas.
• Camper Leadership & 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 and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
  • Support and facilitate a meaningful experience for the Counselor’s‑in‑Training in your unit by encouraging leadership opportunities throughout the session.
• Staff Leadership & Supervision
  • Guide, support, and provide leadership to a team of assigned counselors.
  • With supervisor and director guidance, assist in counselor session assignments.
  • Train and orient staff on proper use of specialized areas, materials, and program delivery.
  • Verify staff competence before assigning supervisory roles and monitor performance throughout the season.
• Administration
  • Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail‑oriented manner.
  • Develop, review, and assist in creating daily, weekly, and activity schedules with other staff based on camp program and goals.
  • Maintain accurate logs, forms, inventory, and record keeping.
  • Participate in feedback forms for campers and staff to inform strategic planning.
  • Attend regular staff meetings and training for planning, communication, and assignment execution.
  • Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff.
  • Observe and ensure goals and expectations of leadership and program delivery are appropriate.
  • Interact with digital systems including Work Bright, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Respect confidential information regarding staff, volunteers, and campers.
  • Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts safety checkpoints, Colorado Dept. of Health and Human Services, and other certifying bodies.

• Assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description, as needed.
• Support diversity and inclusion throughout the organization and within each community served.
• Contribute to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council and between employees and volunteers.

• 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, and Medication Administration.

• Preferred experience or desire to work with children.
• Preferred experience in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
• Experience working with individuals from…