Program Leader

Roundup River Ranch; Gypsum (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Roundup River Ranch is seeking a Program Leader to plan, prepare, and facilitate camp programs while supporting activities across the camp. This residential, on-site role includes direct camper care and volunteer supervision to ensure safe, intentional programming aligned with Social-Emotional Learning principles.

Responsibilities include leading engaging activities, coordinating group sessions, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Age 19 years old, or older.
• Previous experience working with children and/or special needs populations.
• Passion for Roundup River Ranch mission.
• Proven experience in facilitating activities with youth.
• Special training in Challenge Course facilitation, Archery, and/or Waterfront Lifeguarding may be required for certain positions.
• Must be available on-site May 10th–August 14th, 2027 with lifeguard & course training starting May 11th, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Plan, adapt, facilitate and debrief quality programs for diverse and dynamic populations.
• Lead discussions to help campers with personal goal setting and generalize lessons learned.
• Ensure development of assigned programs is camper-focused and reflects intentional programming and SEL.
• Maintain program areas and perform opening/closing procedures with daily safety checks.
• Prepare for large group programs and assist with logistics and timing.
• Be familiar with camper medical/behavior info and communicate needs to Program Leadership.
• Ensure safe environments for campers, staff, and volunteers at all times.
• Provide direct support to maintain camper:staff ratios.
• Assist campers with personal care as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Team-building

Verbal communication

Emergency response

CPR proficiency

On-site supervision

Job description

Description

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Title - Program Leader

Department - Camp Administration

Location - Camp, Residential

Reports To - Program Director

Status - Full-Time, Seasonal

Classification - Exempt, Daily Rate

Schedule - Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings, Holidays

Hours - 40+

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Leader will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch through planning for, preparing for, and facilitating camp programs. This position will also be supportive of all camp activities and the general camp program as needed. The Program Leader will assist in ensuring that programs and activities demonstrate the fundamentals of quality intentional programming and meet all safety requirements. Additionally, this position is responsible for direct care of campers by looking after their daytime and night-time needs. This position also welcomes and supports volunteers each week. 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

• Ensure all camp programs support the mission, vision, and values of Roundup River Ranch
• Integrate and support volunteers at camp and provide them with training as needed
• Provide behavior support to campers, including regular and positive feedback to campers and their achievements, support group issues, and being aware and sensitive of campers fears and concerns
• 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 all times
• 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 Act professionally and as a role model for campers, volunteers, and staff
• Attend and participate in all training, meetings, and planning sessions
• Be punctual in following assigned schedule
• Ensure cabins and living spaces are clean and tidy at all times.
• Participate in the camp set up and shut down for each session and the summer season

Job Responsibilities- Specific

• Plan, adapt, facilitate and debrief quality programs for diverse and dynamic populations
• Lead discussions to help campers with personal goal setting and generalize lessons learned during program to other areas of their lives (grit, perseverance, courage, support of others, etc.)
• Ensure development of assigned programs are camper focused and reflect the philosophy of intentional programming and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Maintain program areas and perform necessary opening and closing procedures with daily safety and equipment checks, keeping logs up to date and communicating needs and concerns to Program Leadership
• Prepare for large group programs, assisting Team Leads with large group management, supply gathering, and timing of programs.
• 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 support team and/or cabin leaders and volunteers
• Ensure that the activity areas and cabins are physically and emotionally safe environments for campers, staff and volunteers at all times
• Provide direct support of campers as needed to maintain appropriate camper: staff ratios
• Assist campers with personal care as needed, including but not limited to assisting campers with toileting and showering assistance, changing bedding, and washing camper clothes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Strong collaboration and team-building skills
• Well-developed verbal communication skills
• Be able to identify emergency situations, either by seeing them happen, hearing cries for help, or hearing the emergency alert
• Must be able to respond to an emergency requiring swift movement and performing CPR
• 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
• This position requires the employee to be able to active and alert for multiple hours at a time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Age 19 years old, or older
• Previous experience working with children and/or special needs populations
• Passion for the Roundup River Ranch mission
• Proven experience in facilitating activities with youth
• Preference will be given to candidates with recognized qualifications or experience in the activity to be led:
• Art, Nature, Discovery (Science), Fine Art (Music and Drama), and Horses programs
• Special training in Challenge Course facilitation, Archery, and/or Waterfront Lifeguarding is required for certain positions (applicants interested in these areas are encouraged to apply, as specific training can be organized on site during staff training.)
• Must be available on-site at Roundup River Ranch May 10th - August 14th, 2027 with lifeguard & challenge course training for identified program focus starting on May 11th, 2027

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. Accommodation 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 Mission’s 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.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This job description indicates the minimum qualifications and level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Completing and signing this acknowledgment indicates your understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for the position.