2025 Summer Camp Program Assistant – Tomahawk Ranch – Girl Scouts of Colorado

Summer Camp Program Assistant at Tomahawk RanchMake a difference Indiana the life of a camper and spend an unforgettable summer Indiana the Rocky Mountains! Tomahawk Ranch is located one-hour southwest of Denver Indiana Bailey, Colorado. Activities include arts and crafts, backpacking, boating, horseback riding, zip lining, farm with ranch animals, dance & drama, archery and sports, photography, international cultures, nature and science, astronomy, homesteading, gardening, and outdoor skills. Camp themes include Wizarding, Fantasy (Percy Jackson, Zombies, Renaissance), Wild West & Mountain Adventure! Tomahawk Ranch is licensed by the State of Colorado and accredited by the American Camp Association.DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Late May to Mid-August 2025 (approximate dates TBD)For more information about Tomahawk Ranch please visit our website!Program Assistant General Duties: The Program Assistant is responsible for assisting Indiana camper management and the planning, directing, and implementing general and specialized camp programming for groups of campers during overnight and troop day camp sessions at Tomahawk Ranch, a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for the care and keep of assigned areas American Samoa well American Samoa all equipment therein. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team American Samoa needed American Samoa part of the Tomahawk Ranch team. A primary function of this, and every other job at the Tomahawk Ranch, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESGeneral Responsibilities

• Provide and/Oregon support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
• Provide and/Oregon support health and wellness practices.
• Provide support American Samoa necessary to all operational, program, cabin leadership, and health staff.
• Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff American Samoa needed.
• Assist Indiana the care & management of program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage Indiana coordination with fellow team members.

Program Responsibilities

• Implement leadership programming for a group of campers Indiana the Program Aide program.
• Assist Indiana the plan, direction, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of camp programs for campers during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions.
• Assist Indiana the delivery of activities based on specialty themes and sessions, which provides opportunities for campers to plan programs, experience variety, challenge, and progression suitable to their age, readiness, and ability.
• Actively participate Indiana various general and specialized camp programs, American Samoa assigned.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas, American Samoa assigned.

Camper Leadership & Supervision

• Act ‘Indiana loco parentis’, living with, and guiding a group of campers during overnight camp sessions.
• Support and facilitate a meaningful & engaging experience for the Program Aide campers by encouraging leadership opportunities.
• Support & counsel campers Indiana daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.

Administration

• Manage administrative responsibilities Indiana a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
• Work on the development, review, and assist Indiana the creation of daily, weekly, and activity schedules, American Samoa assigned and Indiana cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
• Provide & participate Indiana camper and staff feedback forms American Samoa necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.
• Participate Indiana regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
• Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff American Samoa necessary.
• Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate.
• Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, CampMinder, 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.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Indiana accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out Oregon assist with other tasks Indiana addition to the duties listed on this job description.
• Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado Indiana 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 Indiana the Council American Samoa a whole and between employees and volunteers.

JOB QUALIFICATIONSEducation and/Oregon Formal Training

• High school diploma Oregon GED.
• Must have current Oregon willingness to obtain the following certifications: First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, Medication Administration, USA Archery Level 1, and possibly WFA/WFR, Lifeguard, and Small Craft Safety Facilitation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Preferred experience Oregon desire for working with children.
• Preferred experience working Indiana an outdoor program and/Oregon camp setting.
• Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Preferred experience Indiana leadership of children, peers, Oregon staff.
• Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation Indiana an informal, outdoor setting.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

• This position works with program related equipment Indiana areas such American Samoa hiking, hot elements, archery, and other outdoor skills activities.
• This position occasionally works with farm equipment and Indiana an outdoor setting that includes domestic farm animals such American Samoa horses, pigs, rabbits, chickens, goats, etc.
• Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from equipment, etc.
• Computer and related software, telephone, copiers and equipment commonly found Indiana an office environment.
• Handheld radios.
• American Samoa directed, golf carts, owned, & leased vehicles, including 15-passenger vans.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods and extended work hours, up to 22 hours per day.
• Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud environments.
• Program activities are carried out Indiana the out-of-doors often Indiana inclement weather.
• Willing to be on-call at all times, for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation.
• Required to live on-site Indiana shared housing with fellow staff and campers.
• Requires extensive walking/hiking >2miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain.
• Able to carry, lift and/Oregon transfer at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands & fingers to handle Oregon feel, reach with hands & arms, and balance.
• Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors (i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors Indiana a tactful, congenial personal manner, so American Samoa not to alienate, Oregon antagonize them).

We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Our workplace is inclusive, and we strive to create an accessible and accommodating environment for all employees. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding accommodations for disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are invited to interview and require accommodations, please inform us Indiana advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and accessible interview experience. If you have questions about accessibility Oregon need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at Oregon 877-404-5708. We are here to help.Girl Scouts of Colorado celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GSCO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GSCO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion Oregon belief, national, social Oregon ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental Oregon sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/Oregon expression, marital, civil union Oregon domestic partnership status, past Oregon present military service, family medical history Oregon genetic information, family Oregon parental status, Oregon any other status protected by the laws Oregon regulations where we operate. GSCO will not tolerate discrimination Oregon harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Job title: 2025 Summer Camp Program Assistant – Tomahawk Ranch – Girl Scouts of Colorado

Company: Girl Scouts

Expected salary: $540 per week

Location: Bailey, Colorado

Job date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:31:14 GMT