Job Description
The Trip & Travel Supervisor is responsible for leading and implementing safe and quality off-site programs at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This role is responsible for assisting with on-site program, as assigned. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.
Pay Range: $576 - $620/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Dates: lateMay- early August (exact dates TBD)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities - General Responsibilities
- Accountable for the driving and organizational management of off-site trips.
- Responsible for the wellbeing of campers and staff during the execution of the program, enacting off-site emergency action plans (EAPs) as needed
- Accountable for the food service during off-site trips, assisting with food preparation prior to a trip as assigned.
- Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-site 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 and housekeeping staff as needed
- Program Responsibilities
- Direct and implement off-site program for a group of campers and staff during overnight camp sessions.
- Assist with the delivery of on-site programming
- Responsible for the care, cleanliness, and daily maintenance of leased vehicles.
- Camper Leadership & Supervision
- Responsible for the care and wellbeing of campers whilst off-site
- Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
- Staff Leadership & Supervision
- Responsible for the leadership, support, and supervision of staff whilst off-site.
- Administration
- Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
- Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily, weekly, and activity schedules, in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
- Provide & participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.
- Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
- Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as 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, 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 - In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
- Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in 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 in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers
Job Qualifications Education and/or 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, Medication Administration, WFA/WFR, USA Archery Level 1, Lifeguard, and Small Craft Safety Facilitation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Experience - Preferred experience or desire for working with children.
- Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting
- Experience driving ¾ ton truck, 15 passenger van, or similar large vehicle.
- Preferred experience towing a trailer.
- Preferred experience in small craft safety procedures, lifeguarding, and/or waterfront activities.
- Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff.
- Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting
Additional Requirements - Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards
- Must be at least 25 years of age.
- Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with 5 years of driving experience
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED - This position works with program related equipment in areas such as hiking, hot elements, archery, and other outdoor skills activities
- This 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, trailers, golf carts, owned & leased vehicles, including 15-passenger vans, ¾ ton trucks, large SUVs.
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 in the out-of-doors often in inclement weather
- Willing to be on-call at all times, for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation
- Required to live on-site in shared housing with fellow staff; and campers assigned/required for supervision
- Requires extensive walking/hiking >2miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain.
- Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds
- Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands & fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands & arms, and balance
- Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors (i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors in a tactful, congenial personal manner, so as not to alienate, or antagonize them).
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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