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AbilityFirst · 13 hours ago

Camp Paivika - Program Director

Crestline,CA,US

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$121/d - $121/d

AbilityFirst is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. The Program Director oversees and coordinates all camp programming to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging experience for campers with physical and developmental disabilities.

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Responsibilities

Responsible with coordination and supervision of all programming activities:

Organizes and facilitates camper activities and evening programs

Manages program staff to plan, promote and carry out all day activities and evening programs

Meets daily with program staff

Supervises, directs work and evaluates the work of program staff

Is a resource person for all staff

Reports directly to the Camp Director, works closely with all supervisors by meeting daily

Attends Supervisor/Program Staff prior to staff orientation to assist Camp Director and other staff in the planning of staff training and summer preparation

Assists with training for staff in all aspects of camp programming in addition to other sessions assigned by the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director

Provides support to the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director

When needed, will work in cabins and support staff with camper care. Care may include: dressing, bathing, and toileting, grooming, lifting and feeding

Will be “Supervisor on Duty” as assigned during staff daily breaks afternoon and evening

In the event of an emergency, accepts responsibility for any job deemed necessary by the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director to ensure the safety of all the campers and staff

At the end of the summer program:

Assist in the planning of staff party

Complete program staff performance evaluations and reviews individually with staff

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization

Qualification

DisabilitiesCPR/AED certificationLeadership skillsCamp programming experienceCommunication skills

Required

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have demonstrated leadership skills consistent with camp rules and policies

Provide documentation to confirm the legal right to work in the United States of America

Must hold or obtain current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Adult and Pediatric certification. Camp Paivika will be offering this training

Must agree to abide by AbilityFirst rules and policies

All offers of employment are contingent on passing background check and a pre-employment physical exam which includes a drug screening test

Must be able to lift 75lbs. and perform the physically rigorous daily care tasks for individuals with severe physical disabilities

Must be able to reside on camp premises, in cabins with campers and staff, when camp is in session

Preferred

Completed college courses with major fields of study dealing with people with disabilities are desired or camp experience is preferred

Driving is preferred. Current driver's license and a written DMV check will be performed

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is desired

Benefits

Onsite lodging and meals provided during sessions

Company

AbilityFirst

AbilityFirst is a nonprofit helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best throughout their lives! We do this with programs and services including after-school enrichment, community based programs, job training and coaching and a fully-accessible camp Camp Paivika, in the San Bernardino forest.

Founded in 1926