Program Team Lead

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Title

Program Team Lead

Department

Camp Administration

Location

Camp Residential

Reports To

Assistant Camp Director - Programs

Status

Full-time Seasonal

Classification

Exempt

Schedule

Weekdays Weekends Evenings Holidays

Hours

40

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Team Lead will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by ensuring the programming is in line with our philosophy of intentional programming at all times. This position will be responsible for the execution of large group programming and weekly camp theme initiatives. The Program Team Lead will support the program leaders and greater camp team in achieving our Mission through coaching and hands on assistance. 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Job Responsibilities: General

• Be actively involved in decision-making processes that are the responsibility of the leadership team
• Ensure all camp programs support the mission vision and values of Roundup River Ranch
• Attend and participate in all training meetings and planning sessions
• Act professionally and as a role model for campers volunteers and staff
• Nurture a culture of safety amongst all staff and ensure the camp property is respected
• 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 activities and around camp
• Maintain camper and colleague confidentiality at all times and respect the confidentiality of leadership team discussions/responsibilities
• Abide by and comply with all policies and procedures as listed in the staff contract manual and staff orientation

Job Responsibilities: Specific

• Lead large group programming and weekly theme initiatives each camp session.
• Ensure all activities are in line with the Roundup River Ranch philosophy of intentional programming and are adaptable inclusive and medically safe for all campers in each cabin (ages 7-17)
• Provide support and coaching for Program Leaders through weekly individual check-ins regular feedback and an end of summer evaluation in conjunction with the ACD- Programs
• Work with the Assistant Camp Director (ACD) - Programs to ensure adequate training for all Program Leaders volunteers and all other staff relating to camp programming
• Integrate and support all volunteers and special guests at camp and provide them with training as needed including but not limited to leading informational sessions during Volunteer Orientation
• Provide support and coaching for Program Leaders through weekly individual check-ins regular feedback and an end of summer evaluation in conjunction with the ACD- Programs
• Act as a resource for program leaders providing motivation encouragement and ideas
• Provide assistance with behavior support to staff directed by Behavior Health Lead and directly with campers as needed
• Be familiar with all information available on each group of campers including the medical and behavior alert lists program adaptation needs and any other information provided by the Leadership Team
• Act as a lead Bus Chaperone throughout the summer to support the safety and organization of camper transportation to and from Denver; act in other leadership roles as directed by Admin Team
• Distribute and maintain all program resource binders and ensure all program paperwork is completed professionally and on time (i.e. Intentional Programming Sheets Cabin Night etc.)
• Coordinate camp-wide cabin support needs such as name tag distribution t-shirt distribution lost and found support birthday/special moments support and cabin supply needs; assist ACD - Programs and ACD - Cabin Life as needed
• Lead and participate in the camp set up and shut down for each session and the camp season
• Other duties as assigned

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Strong collaboration and team-building skills
• Well-developed communication skills
• Be able to identify emergency situations either by seeing them happen hearing cries for help or hearing the emergency alert siren and bell.
• Have the strength endurance and physical skills to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations according to written emergency procedures and plans.
• Be able to demonstrate or participate in camp activities as they supervise and instruct campers: this will require the ability to walk sit climb kneel crouch stoop and stand.
• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Age 19 years of age or older
• Preference will be given to candidates with 1-2 years of leadership experience
• Previous experience working with children and/or special needs populations
• Proven experience in facilitating activities with youth
• Previous residential camp experience strongly preferred
• Passion for the Roundup River Ranch mission

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office Based / Indoors less than 25%

Desk / Computer work less than 25%

Sitting less than 25%

Outdoors 75%

Standing 75%

Walking / Moving 75%

Lifting/Carrying Up to 50lbs

Driving Occasional

Special Requirements

This is a residential position. Accommodations will be provided for the duration of the contract and meals will be provided while camp is in session.

DISCLAIMER & RRR1M

The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based upon the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties responsibilities and activities which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch.

RRR1M: At Roundup River Ranch we believe in fostering a Mission-centered culture. To demonstrate that we are all supporting the incredible and purposeful Mission of Roundup River Ranch every employee participates in organization-wide efforts. Included in all position job description responsibilities is the agreement of other duties as assigned; we agree to partner in being our Missions greatest contributors by completing tasks or assignments that may fall outside the typical job description. Examples of this include but are not limited to community ambassadorship camp program and donor cultivation event engagement and support supporting annual opening and closing of our campsite supporting present operational needs and/or being a positive role model for stakeholders by exemplifying care and investment in organizational outcomes and successes. Not only is this engagement supportive of achieving and contributing to organizational goals it provides an essential opportunity for meaningful personal connection with our Mission and helps define what it means to be All In as a Roundup River Ranch employee.