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CIT Supervisor Job Description 
This position is at Tomahawk Ranch in Bailey, Colorado

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Job Title: CIT Supervisor 

Region/Location: Colorado, Rocky Mountains 

Department:  Camp, OPP 

Occupational Job Group: Summer Camp 

Pay Range: $540 - $580 week plus food and lodging (valued at $200) 

Reports To: Leadership Director 

Date: May-August (exact dates TBD) 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Terms: Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite 

Supervisory Responsibility: Counselor-in-Training Campers 

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GENERAL PURPOSE: The CIT Supervisor is responsible for providing training, supervision, and guidance to those campers participating in the Counselor-in-Training progression program at Tomahawk Ranch, a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for designing, scheduling, and implementing a quality CIT training program for CIT 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the Tomahawk Ranch team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job) 

• General Responsibilities 

• Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.  

• Provide and/or support health and wellness practices.  

• Provide support as necessary to all operational, program, cabin leadership, and health staff.  

• Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed. 

• Assist in the care & management of program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage in coordination with fellow team members. 

• Program Responsibilities 

• Plan, direct, and implement leadership training program for a group of campers in the Counselor-in-Training program during the 13-day overnight camp session. 

• Plan, direct, and implement leadership training continuation programs for CIT 2’s and 3’s during 6 and 13 day overnight camp sessions.  

•  Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas, as directed by supervisor.  

• Camper Leadership & Supervision  

• Act ‘in loco parentis’, living with, and guiding a group of Counselor-in-Training campers during the 13-day overnight camp session.  

• Support and facilitate a meaningful & engaging experience for the Counselor-in-Training campers by encouraging leadership opportunities. 

• Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.  

• Staff Leadership & Supervision 

• Guide and support camp staff in how they can assist and partake in creating a meaningful, safe, and appropriate experience for the CITs. 

• Be an active member of the supervisor team to provide cohesive teamwork & leadership opportunities, develop open communication, encourage positive peer relationships, and deliver support. 

• Administration  

• Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.  

• Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily and weekly schedules, under the direction of supervisors and in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.  

• Provide & participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.  

• Conduct, participate, and provide support of regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.  

• Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.  

• Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate. 

• Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, CampMinder, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.  

• Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers. 

• Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations. 

• Additional duties as assigned. 

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served. 

• Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and/or Formal Training  

• Some college preferred or equivalent post high school leadership/supervisory work experience. 

• Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications: First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience 

• Experience working with children.  

• Preferred experience with the ‘Counselor-In-Training’ program, or equivalent camper leadership program.  

• Experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting. 

• Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.  

• Proven experience in leadership and supervision of children, peers, or staff.  

• Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting. 

Additional Requirements 

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards. 

• Must be at least 21 years of age.   

• Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with 5 years of driving experience. 

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED  

• This position works with program related equipment in areas such as hiking, hot elements, archery, and other outdoor skills activities. 

• This position occasionally works with farm equipment and in an outdoor setting that includes domestic farm animals such as horses, pigs, rabbits, chickens, goats, etc.  

• Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from equipment, etc. 

• Computer and related software, telephone, copiers and equipment commonly found in an office environment.  

• Handheld radios.  

• As directed, golf carts, owned & leased vehicles, including 15-passenger vans.  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES  

• Ability to work non – traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods on site at programs and extended hours.  

• Required to live on-site in shared housing. 

• Ability to be always on-call when necessary for camper supervision, program implementation, staffing and emergency purposes. 

• Requires extensive walking over uneven and unpaved terrain.  

• Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds. 

 ***Employee signature below indicates the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential duties & responsibilities of the position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Please contact your supervisor/manager or HR with any questions. 

GSCO will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or a direct threat to the Girl Scouts of Colorado. If you need such accommodation, contact your supervisor or Human Resources immediately to begin the interactive accommodation process. 

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