2025 Travel Day Camp Director - Denver Metro Area - Girl Scouts of Colorado - Girl Scouts of Colorado

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 Site Director General Duties:

The Travel Day Camp Director assists with guiding, supervising, and counseling in the outdoors with 6th - 10th grade age Girl Scouts driving daily to local high adventure vendors and nature parks in the Denver Metro area throughout the summer. Directors help campers gain invaluable experience in outdoor recreation, leadership, confidence and so much more! Directors perform administrative tasks, childcare licensing site visits, health department inspections, and other leadership tasks. Directors are also responsible for risk management and emergency response. Activities include hiking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, outdoor survival skills, archery, mountain biking, high ropes, climbing, rafting, teambuilding, camp games and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)

• Facilitate outdoor and camp programs:
• Facilitate high-quality outdoor and camp programming for Girl Scouts that meet the needs of Girl Scouts and foster the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Work with childcare licensing and health department specialists during site visits.
• Ensure all regulations are being followed at camp and fix issues that may arise.
• Act as the direct contact for pick-up and drop-off for camper families.
• 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 group management in accordance with the outdoor program department procedures and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Be prepared with activities for all types of weather and other changes in the planned program.
• Additional administrative tasks as assigned.
• Ability to safely drive a 15-person van.

Act as the supervising staff person for vendors and campers:

• Maintain a professional working relationship with local high adventure vendors.
• Act as the point of contact for vendors through the season and help resolve any issues that may arise.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude and manner with campers. Act as a role model of Girl Scout values for campers.
• Guide Girl Scouts in becoming a group that includes and appreciates all members and honors individuality.
• Build appropriate and positive relationships with campers and communicate participant or group issues to Outdoor Programs and Events Manager.
• Ensure and assist that all tasks are being completed correctly including gear cleanup/usage and keep a supply list to send to Outdoor Programs and Events manager.
• Keep a high level of patience and understanding with campers during high stress times.
• Help resolve any small conflicts with campers and parents or contact manager to assist.

Prevent accidents and injuries through maintaining safety and risk management standards:

• Implement Girl Scout, State of Colorado, and American Camp Association safety standards.
• Conduct ongoing site inspection for hazards and verify that equipment is in safe condition before each use and is used properly for participants.
• Give first-aid care and complete required documentation of care.
• Respond to emergencies as appropriate in dynamic outdoor situations.

Participate as a professional member of the GSCO staff in providing effective staff service to the Council:

• Be an active member of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., demonstrating the principles of the Girl Scout Promise and Law in all activities.
• Present a positive image to campers, parents, and volunteers through all interactions.
• Participate in staff training, attend staff meetings, participate in the evaluation process, and contribute to the planning of the staff team's work.
• Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, or campers.
• Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado around pluralism. Demonstrate sensitivity to racial, ethnic, and social diversity of individuals and groups.
• Demonstrate a recognition and understanding of good customer service and maintain constructive relationships with co-workers, members, parents, volunteers, and the community.
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and overall maturity of judgment.

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 and between employees and volunteers.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

 Education and/or Formal Training 

• The program director must have the following qualifications:
• The director must have twelve (12) months (1820 hours) verified leadership experience in an administrative or supervisory position, with groups of children five (5) years of age or older, since attained the age of eighteen (18) years.
• Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications: First Aid/CPR, Archery USA Level 1 instructor, Paddle Sports Facilitator, Medical Administration.  

Experience

• Documented training, experience, or certification in applicable outdoor program areas.
• Experience working with children and adults in an informal outdoor setting.
• Experience in developing and facilitating outdoor, environmental, or camp programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with concepts in recreation, environmental education, or experiential education. 
• 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 and modify programming design in outdoor situations.  
• Knowledgeable of the development needs of children and appropriate program engagement and behavior management techniques.  
• Ability to motivate, develop, inspire, engage, and relate to 6th - 10th grade aged Girl Scouts.  
• Ability to drive Girl Scouts of Colorado vehicles to transport children and equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including knowledge of mentoring, evaluating, and inspiring youth.  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse population of children. 
• Ability to work outside all day in varying temperatures, including high heat.
• Ability to commute to Denver Girl Scout DreamLab daily.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must have at least three years driving experience, a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to Girl Scout standards.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED 

• This position works with program related equipment in areas such as hand-held radios, hot elements, and other outdoor skills activities.

• Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from equipment, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES 

• Physical ability to:
• Move equipment up to 50 lbs., including lifting overhead
• Walk up to five miles a day on uneven terrain and dirt roads.
• Bending and picking up cumbersome equipment.
• Pulling around 100lbs on wheels.
• Paddling for extended periods of time.
• Sitting for longer periods of time while driving.
• Must be comfortable participating in high adventure activities like river rafting, high ropes, mountain biking and working on water.

This position is expected to work outside all day with varying elements including but not limited to:

• High temperatures
• Low temperatures
• Wind
• Rain/Hail
• Sun
• Air Pollution

 

***Employee signature below indicates the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential duties & responsibilities of the position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Please contact your supervisor/manager or HR with any questions.

GSCO will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or a direct threat to the Girl Scouts of Colorado. If you need such accommodation, contact your supervisor or Human Resources immediately to begin the interactive accommodation process.