Cabin Leader

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Title: Cabin Leader

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 Leader will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by relating positively to campers and looking after their day-time and night-time needs; accompanying and encouraging campers through their schedule of activities; contributing to the overall facilitation of evening programs, special days and select camp programs; 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

Ensure all cabin activities 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
Abide by and comply with all policies and procedures as listed in the staff contract, manual, and staff orientation
Nurture a culture of safety and ensure the camp property is respected
Act professionally and as a role model for campers, volunteers, and staff
Attend and participate in all trainings, meetings, and planning sessions
Be punctual in following assigned schedule
Ensure cabins and living spaces are clean and tidy at all times, including before volunteer arrival; including some Housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning restrooms, sweeping, mopping, etc.
Participate in the camp set up and shut down for each session and the summer season

Job Responsibilities- Specific

Ensure that the cabin is a physically and emotionally safe environment at all times
Know where the campers in your cabin are at all times and report missing campers immediately
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
Coordinate all cabin needs and activities, rest hour duties, night watch, nightly cabin meetings, and planning for all cabin activities, including cabin clean-up, candle chat, cabin team building, and cabin night
Integrate cabin volunteers and program staff in the cabin environment
Provide volunteers with training as needed, including but not limited to assisting them through volunteer orientation when necessary
Ensure campers develop a positive daily routine, including morning and bedtime routines and meal timeliness
Assist as needed with planning and leading all camp activities, including evening programs, themed days and meals, planning skits and songs
Actively strive to positively incorporate program feedback and direction from all participants and support staff
Facilitate camper choice time and unscheduled “free” time
Take an active role with the assigned cabin team
Support fellow staff with camper’s hygiene, monitoring camper’s health, and assist with night watch
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 volunteers
Actively facilitate friendships between campers, and handle group issues in a fair and age-appropriate manner
Monitor campers’ health on a daily basis and report any changes (tiredness; complaints of ailments) to the medical team immediately
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

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.
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 old, or older
Previous experience working with children and/or special needs populations
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.