Summer Day Camp Program Staff

Make a difference in the life of a camper and spend an unforgettable summer working for Girl Scouts of Colorado! Guide, supervise and counsel elementary and middle school aged campers in outdoor program activities at various day camp locations across the Denver Metro area. Days at camp are filled with hiking, boating, outdoor skills, archery, Girl Scout outdoor badges, team building, camp games, singing and other activities.

Summer day camp is a great way to add work experience and desirable skills to your resume - especially for those pursuing a degree in education or recreation!

As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we're invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and you share Girl Scouts of Colorado's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Day Camp Staff Program Assistant General Duties: Play, guide, and counsel outdoors with elementary age Girl Scouts at local nature parks in the Denver Metro area throughout the summer to help them gain invaluable experience in outdoor recreation, leadership, confidence and so much more! Activities include but are not limited to hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, outdoor skills, archery, Girl Scout outdoor badges, teambuilding, camp games and other activities.

Please note: This role is not an overnight role and does NOT offer housing. Please see schedule below.

Tentative Summer 2024 Work Schedule: Camp sessions are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday's will be for staff to prepare and practice for the next week of camp.

Jun 3 - 7: Staff Training Week, Denver. Additional online training will be added and shared with staff by Mid-May. Camp Session 1: June 10 - 13, TBD (Possibly Barr Lake State Park, Brighton) Camp Session 2: June 17 - 20, TBD (Possibly Barr Lake State Park, Brighton) Camp Session 3: June 24 - 27, Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood Fourth of July Holiday Week: July 1- 5 (No work!) Camp Session 4: Jul 8 - 11, Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood Camp Session 5: July 15 - 18, Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora Camp Session 6: July 22 - 25, Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora We hope you consider working for Girl Scouts of Colorado Day Camp this summer! Each summer is a life changing experience where you will make a difference in the lives of our members, gain valuable experience and resume skills, make amazing friendships, and have the most fun you can imagine!

PAY RATE This position pays at a rate of $18.29 per hour.

BENEFITS:

Employee Assistance Program - 100% Employer Paid. Sick Pay in accordance with Colorado Law. Mileage reimbursement for driving to program locations.

EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING

Have current, or be willing to obtain, the following certifications through day camp staff training: CPR/First Aid Archery, USA Level 1 instructor Paddle Sports Facilitator

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum age requirement 18+ Must pass any and all GSCO required background checks.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES

Desire to work in an outdoor setting with high energy groups in a fun and instructional manner. Familiarity with varying outdoor recreation activities and ability to perform outdoor activities. Familiarity with risk management in an outdoor setting, ability to respond appropriately and direct others in outdoor emergency situations. Ability to be flexible, adaptable, think quickly under pressure in outdoor situations. Ability to motivate, develop, inspire, engage, and relate to elementary aged Girl Scouts. Strong communication and leadership skills, including knowledge of mentoring, evaluating, and inspiring youth. Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of children. Ability to work outside all day in varying temperatures, including high heat. Ability to commu e to varied work locations in the Denver Metro area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitate outdoor and camp programs:

Facilitate high-quality outdoor and camp programming for Girl Scouts that meet the needs of Girl Scouts and fosters the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Help create programming that is exciting, progressive, skill based and inclusive of Girl Scouts of all ages, ability levels and from a variety of backgrounds. Adapt activities and methods to individual and group needs and abilities, provide opportunities for Girl Scouts to experience variety, challenge, and progression. Use experiential, Girl Scout- led methods of instruction, and positive