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AbilityFirst · 9 hours ago

Camp Paivika - Performing Arts Program Leader

Crestline, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$115/d - $115/d

AbilityFirst is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. The Performing Arts Program Leader leads inclusive, creative performance-based activities that encourage self-expression, confidence, and collaboration among campers with physical and developmental disabilities.

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Responsibilities

Directly responsible to the Program Supervisor and works closely with Assistant Program Director and other program staff

Attends Supervisor/Program Staff Training

Attends and participates in staff orientation week and ongoing training sessions throughout the summer

During orientation, responsible for training staff in the rules and procedures of assigned program area including safety and emergency procedures in program area

Prepares program area, plans summer activities and evening programs

Responsible for maintaining program area, including animal care, and keeping equipment and supplies in order

Plans and implements activities for program area adapted to the different ability levels of all campers

Leads program utilizing assigned staff for health and safety and support of campers

Assists Program Director in leading Evening Program, which may include Dance, Talent show, Game Night, etc

Lives in assigned cabin and assists with camper care which includes providing and/or assisting as needed in the personal care of campers: dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding, lifting and transferring

Performs cabin duty at night and afternoon rest period according to a rotating schedule

Assists with cleaning of camp after campers depart

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

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

Qualification

DisabilitiesCPR/AED certificationOutdoor education experienceSelf-expressionCollaboration

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age

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

Preferred previous experience in the field of nature, outdoor education or similar

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.

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