Program Team Lead

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

Job summary

Roundup River Ranch seeks a Program Team Lead for our residential camp, reporting to the Program Director. This role guides large-group programming, coordinates weekly themes, and coaches Program Leaders to deliver our mission with safety and enthusiasm.

The position requires flexibility across days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with 40+ hours per week during camp sessions, plus time off between sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of leadership experience with youth.
• Experience facilitating activities with youth or campers.
• Residential camp experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for the mission of the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-group programming and weekly camp theme initiatives.
• Coach Program Leaders through weekly check-ins and feedback.
• Coordinate staff and volunteer training for camp programming.
• Ensure activities are aligned with camp philosophy and safety policies.
• Act as lead Bus Chaperone and support camper transportation logistics.
• Manage program resources and paperwork on time.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience with youth

Residential camp experience

Program coaching

Job description

Description

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Title - Program Team Lead

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 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, program observation, lesson plan review, and an end of summer evaluation in conjunction with the Program Director
• Work with the –Program Director 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
• 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.)
• Lead and participate in the camp set up and shut down for each session and the camp season
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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, 21+ preferred
• 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 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.