Girl Scouts of Colorado
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.
Pay Range $540 - $600/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Dates Late May – early August (exact dates TBD)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(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 8CCR 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 WorkBright, 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.
PRIMARY CROSS‑FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education and Formal Training
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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Preferred experience or desire to work with children.
Preferred experience in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff.
Willingness to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.
Additional Requirements
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must meet Colorado child care licensing requirement of being the same gender identity as the campers they are sleeping in the same room or tent with (Rule and Regulation of Children’s Resident Camps 2.425).
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
The position works with program equipment in areas such as hiking, hot elements, archery, and other outdoor skills activities.
The position occasionally works with farm equipment and in an outdoor setting that includes domestic farm animals such as 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 in an office environment.
Handheld radios.
As directed, golf carts, owned and 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 up to 22 hours per day.
Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud environments.
Except for daily time off, counselors are always with campers.
Program activities are carried out outdoors often in inclement weather.
Will be on call at all times for health, emergency, camper supervision, and program implementation.
Required to live on‑site in shared housing with fellow staff and campers.
Requires extensive walking/hiking >2 miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain.
Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors for working with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors in a tactful, congenial manner.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Pay Range $540 - $600/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Dates Late May – early August (exact dates TBD)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(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 8CCR 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 WorkBright, 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.
PRIMARY CROSS‑FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education and Formal Training
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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Preferred experience or desire to work with children.
Preferred experience in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff.
Willingness to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.
Additional Requirements
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must meet Colorado child care licensing requirement of being the same gender identity as the campers they are sleeping in the same room or tent with (Rule and Regulation of Children’s Resident Camps 2.425).
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
The position works with program equipment in areas such as hiking, hot elements, archery, and other outdoor skills activities.
The position occasionally works with farm equipment and in an outdoor setting that includes domestic farm animals such as 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 in an office environment.
Handheld radios.
As directed, golf carts, owned and 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 up to 22 hours per day.
Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud environments.
Except for daily time off, counselors are always with campers.
Program activities are carried out outdoors often in inclement weather.
Will be on call at all times for health, emergency, camper supervision, and program implementation.
Required to live on‑site in shared housing with fellow staff and campers.
Requires extensive walking/hiking >2 miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain.
Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors for working with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors in a tactful, congenial manner.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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