● Must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field
● 3-5 years direct experience working with youth
● Experience leading others and managing a team
● Experience in environmental education, youth programs, camp management or related field
● Background in teaching school-aged youth in non-standard environments
● Hold skills in outdoor activities; including hiking and team sports
● CPR and First Aid certification and training preferred.
● Combination of education and experience will be considered
● Computer proficiency including email communication, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, digital photo downloading and sharing, database management, and ability and willingness to learn other software as needed.
● Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
● Must be able to work in a moderately noisy environment.
● This position is very active and requires employees to frequently stand, walk or run during the workday or for long periods of time.
● Must be able to frequently lift a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another team member or mechanical assistance (such as a hand cart, etc.).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform these essential duties satisfactorily:
Strategic Programming- 40%
●Develop year-roun d programming that engages youth in recreation and enrichment opportunities.
● Develop and manage programming and curriculum that engages children to thrive through spaces intended for education and exploration.
● Develop weekly schedules for staffing and activities, while coordinating all logistics.
● When needed, serve as Camp Big Sky staff directly supervising children with a creative, fun and positive attitude.
● Directly supervise and lead children during specialty and after school programming.
● Coordinate all facility and transportation logistics within BSCO assets/programs.
● Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents, program participants, and community members.
● Work with the Programs Committee to support the direction and vision of BSCO program growth.
Administration- 30%
● Manage youth program registration in coordination with the BASE administrative staff, Recreation Manager, and Programs Director using Recreation Software.
● Maintain and purchase all necessary program and facility supplies.
● Set up, maintain, and take down all Camp Big Sky supplies and yurt facilities.
● Maintain all necessary forms including but not limited to program records, contact information, and signed incident and enrollment forms.
● Track participant enrollment. Check and report rosters daily.
● Provide all marketing and communications details with the Communications team.
● Maintain and purchase all necessary program supplies.
● Assist the Operations Director with development of budgets for each individual program so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.
● Assure compliance with state and local regulations. Ensure that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
● Assist in providing stats, stories, and budget to Development team as grants request information.
● Facilitate program advisory committees as needed, such as Scholarship Committee and Base Operations Committee
Staff Management – 20%
● Leads staff and volunteers to ensure best practice guidelines are being followed, program standards are met, and safety policies and protocol are being followed.
● Lead in the hiring, recruiting, training, developing and evaluation of all staff and volunteers with the support of the Operations Director.
Other- 10%
● Work with BSCO staff on fundraising initiatives, community events or other collective programs or signature events.
● Assume other duties as assigned to support BSCO or as needed by the Operations Director and/or CEO.
