Program Instructor

Program Instructor

Job Title:

Program Instructor

Region/

Location:

Colorado, Rocky Mountains

Department:

Camp,OPP

Occupational Job Group:

Summer Camp

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

Reports To:

Program Supervisor and/or hiring manager

Date:

May-August (exact dates TBD)

FLSAStatus:

Exempt

Terms:

Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

The Program Instructor is  responsible for planning, directing, and implementing general and specializedcampprogramming for groups of campers during overnight and troop day camp sessions at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for the care andkeepof assigned areas as well as all equipment therein. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of thecampteam.

A primary function of this, and every other job atcampis to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)

• General Responsibilities

• Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-siteandoff-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 thecare & management of camp and program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage in coordination with fellow team members.
  
  Program Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, implement, and evaluatea variety ofcampprogramsfor groups of campers during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions.

• Develop and direct a program of activities based on specialty themes, which provides opportunities for campers to plan programs, experience variety, challenge, and progression suitable to their age, readiness, and ability.

• Activelyparticipatein various general and specialized camp programs.

• Responsible for the cleanliness,care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas,equipment& program materials.
  
  Camper Leadership& Supervision

• 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.

• Staff Leadership & Supervision

• 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 of proper use of assigned areas, equipment, and materials.

• Verify staff competence before assigningthemsupervisory role. Monitor their performance throughout the season.
  
  Administration

• Manage administrative responsibilitiesina timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.

• Work on the development, review, andassistin the creation of daily,weekly, and activity schedules, in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.

• Provideaccuratelogs, forms, inventory, and record keeping.

• Provide &participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.

• Participate inregular staff meetings and training forplanningpurposes, communication resolutions,and carrying out assignments.

• Coordinate and communicateschedulestocampers &staffas necessary.

• Carry out ongoing observations toassurethatgoals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate.

• Interact with digital systems including
  
  WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.

• Respect the confidential nature of all informationpertaining tostaff, 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.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• In accordance withthe philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out…