Program Leader, Child Care​/Nanny, Child Development​/Support, Summer Seasonal

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Title

Program Leader

Department

Camp Administration

Location

Camp, Residential

Reports To

Assistant Camp Director - Programs

Status

Full-time, Seasonal

Classification

Exempt, Daily Rate

Schedule

Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings, Holidays

Hours

40+

The Program Leader will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch through planning for, preparing for, and facilitating camp programs. This position will also be supportive of all camp activities and the general camp program as needed. The Program Leader will assist in ensuring that programs and activities demonstrate the fundamentals of quality intentional programming and meet all safety requirements. Additionally, this position is responsible for direct care of campers by looking after their daytime and night-time needs.

This position also welcomes volunteers each week and empowers them as members of the camp team to maintain a physically and emotionally supportive environment for campers.
This residential role can expect to work extended days typical of a camp environment, with regular time off scheduled each day and at least 2 days off after each session.

• Ensure all camp programs support the mission, vision, and values of Roundup River Ranch
• Integrate and support volunteers at camp and provide them with training as needed
• Provide behavior support to campers, including regular and positive feedback to campers and their achievements, support group issues, and being aware and sensitive of campers fears and concerns
• Be fully aware of all safety and emergency procedures, and execute procedures when required, including ensuring campers are aware of and understand the safety rules at all times
• Maintain camper and colleague confidentiality at all times, and respect the confidentiality of support team discussions/responsibilities
• Abide by and comply with all policies and procedures as listed in the staff contract, manual, and staff orientation Act professionally and as a role model for campers, volunteers, and staff
• Attend and participate in all training, meetings, and planning sessions
• Be punctual in following assigned schedule
• Ensure cabins and living spaces are clean and tidy at all times, including before volunteer arrival; including housekeeping duties such as cleaning restrooms, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Participate in the camp set up and shut down for each session and the summer season

• Plan, adapt, facilitate and debrief quality programs for diverse and dynamic populations
• Lead discussions to help campers with personal goal setting and generalize lessons learned during program to other areas of their lives (grit, perseverance, courage, support of others, etc.)
• Ensure development of assigned programs are camper focused and reflect the philosophy of intentional programming
• Maintain program areas and perform necessary opening and closing procedures with daily safety and equipment checks, keeping logs up to date and communicating needs and concerns to Assistant Camp Director - Programs
• Be available as a resource and leader as required for camp program staff and volunteers
• Prepare for large group programs, assisting Team Leads with large group management, supply gathering, and timing of programs.
• Be familiar with all information available on each group of campers including the medical and behavior alert lists, and any other information provided by the support team and/or cabin leaders and volunteers
• Ensure that the activity areas and cabins are physically and emotionally safe environments for campers, staff and volunteers at all times
• Provide direct support of campers as needed to maintain appropriate camper: staff ratios
• Assist campers with personal care as needed, including but not limited to assisting campers with toileting and showering assistance, changing bedding, and washing camper clothes.
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong collaboration and team-building skills
• Well-developed verbal communication skills
• Be able to identify emergency situations, either by seeing them happen, hearing cries for help, or hearing the emergency alert
• Must be able to respond to an emergency requiring swift movement and performing CPR
• This role requires the ability to supervise campers in a variety of settings, including maintaining awareness of camper behavior and safety. These responsibilities may involve auditory and visual attention. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job
• This position requires the employee to be able to stand for multiple hours.

• Age 19 years old, or older
• Previous experience working with children and/or special needs populations
• Passion for the Roundup River Ranch mission
• Proven experience in facilitating activities with youth
• Preference will be given to candidates with recognized qualifications or experience in the activity to be led:
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