El Ranchito Leadership Experience Coordinator

Tucked away in the charming suburbs of Long Beach, El Ranchito is a tree-lined high adventure day camp, where campers are encouraged to take safe risks that boost bravery and promote goal setting. Exciting, confidence-building outdoor activities include archery, low ropes, and a 32-foot climbing tower.

The camp operates with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of El Ranchito Leadership program to meet the intended older girl leadership outcomes. 
   • Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for CITs and PAs.  within the mission and outcomes. 
   • Serve as a role model to all by demonstrating high standards of personal conduct including punctuality, sportsmanship, sharing chores, and clean up duties.
   • Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth. 
   • Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities. 
   • Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities. 
   • Maintain healthy communication with CITs and PAs through the designated communication platform.  
2. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for camp participants and staff. 
   • Provide the daily care of each camp participant within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs. 
   • Ensure that participants receive their medications as directed by the Health and Inclusion Supervisor. 
   • Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems and discuss with the Health and Inclusion Specialist and/or the Outdoor Program Supervisor when appropriate. 
   • Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the Camp Experience Manager. 
3. Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.  
   • Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.  
   • Set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.   
4. Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.  
   • Attend and participate in daily meetings.  
   • Provide check in/out support and provide outstanding customer service to families.   
5. Responsible for taking care of special programming equipment and supplies.  
   • Evaluates and reports as requested by the Outdoor Program Supervisor
6. Lead Extended Care programs for campers 
   • Create and implement before/after care programs for campers who require supervision outside of traditional camp hours.
7. Other duties as assigned.