Cabin Team Lead

Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Title: Cabin Team Lead
Department: Camp Administration
Location: Camp, Residential
Reports To: Assistant Camp Director - Cabin Life
Status: Full-time, Seasonal
Classification : Exempt
Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings, Holidays
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cabin Team Lead will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by ensuring the camp culture, camp staff, and staff/camper interactions are in line with our guideposts at all times; supporting the cabin leaders in fulfilling their duties and expectations; welcoming volunteers each week and empowering them as members of the camp team; and maintaining a physically and emotionally supportive environment for campers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Job Responsibilities-General

• Be actively involved in decision-making processes that are the responsibility of the support 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 support 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

• Ensure all cabin-based 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)
• Ensure that cabins are physically and emotionally safe environments for campers at all times, and clean and tidy at all times, including prior to volunteer arrival
• Work with the Assistant Camp Director - Cabin Life to ensure adequate training for all cabin leaders, volunteers, and all other staff relating to cabin responsibilities and behavioral support
• 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 the cabin leaders through weekly, individual check-ins, regular feedback and an end of summer evaluation in conjunction with the Assistant Camp Director - Cabin Life
• Act as a resource for cabin leaders, providing motivation, encouragement and ideas
• Provide assistance with behavior support to staff, and directly with campers as needed
• Be familiar with all information available on each group of campers including the medical and behavior alert lists, and any other information provided by the Medical Director, Camp Director, or Admissions 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 Support Team
• Distribute and maintain all cabin resource binders, and ensure all cabin paperwork is completed professionally and on time (i.e. camper profile sheets, volunteer evaluations, etc.)
• Coordinate camp-wide cabin support needs, such as toiletry distribution, supplementary bedding or clothing distribution, lost and found support, birthday/special moments support, and cabin supply needs; assist Program Team Lead as needed
• Lead and participate in camp set up and shut down for each session and the camp season
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements
RQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong collaboration, leadership, 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.
• 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 parallel play with campers: this will require the ability to walk, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop, and stand.
• Possess the strength and stamina to maintain constant supervision of campers for the duration of the season given one hour off per day and twenty-four hours off per week of work, granted during the breaks between sessions. Such supervision requires the ability to observe what campers are doing when in close proximity and the ability to hear what campers are saying when nearby though not necessarily within direct visual contact. Stamina includes the ability to remain alert, friendly, courteous, and patient for the duration of the staff member's time at camp.

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
• Previous residential camp experience strongly preferred
• Passion for the Roundup River Ranch mission

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office Based / Indoors: 25%
Desk / Computer work: 25%
Sitting: 25%
Outdoors: 75%+
Standing: 75%+
Walking / Moving: 75%+
Lifting/Carrying: Up to 50lbs
Driving: Occasional
Special Requirements: This is a residential position. Accommodation will be provided for the duration of the contract, and meals will be provided while camp is in session.
DISCLAIMER
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.
Salary Description
$94 / Day