JOB IDENTIFICATION

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

RQUIRED 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.

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.