Camp Program Leader Sports and Recreation

AbilityFirst Camp Paivika
600 Playground Dr.
Crestline, CA 92325
United States
Summer Camp - Overnight
Sleep-Away Camp
Security Clearance Required
Job Start Date
6/9/1925
Job End Date
8/24/2025
Job Description

What You’ll Do

  • Directly responsible to the Associate Camp Director, but works closely with Assistant Program Director and other program staff.  
  • Attends Supervisor/Program Staff Training prior to staff orientation. 
  • 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. Safety and emergency procedures are to be emphasized and followed. 
  • Prepares program area and helps plan summer activities. 
  • Responsible for maintaining program area, and keeping equipment and supplies in order. 
  • Plans and implements activities for program area adapted to the different ability levels of all campers. Supervises campers in program area and utilizes staff in the most effective ways. 
  • Assists Assistant Program Director in leading Evening Program, which includes Dance, Talent show, Game Night, etc. 
  • Resides 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. 
Job Requirements

Who You Are

  • Must be at least 18 years of age. 
  • Preferred previous experience in the field of sports, adaptive recreation or similar. 
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities is desired. 
  • Must be able to lift 75lbs. and perform the physically rigorous daily care tasks for individuals with severe physical disabilities. 
  • 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. 
  • Must be able to reside in cabins with campers and counselors when camp is in session. 
  • All offers of employment are contingent on passing background check and a pre-employment physical exam which includes a drug screen.  
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Employer
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika

600 Playground Dr.
Crestline CA 92325
United States
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika Melissa Lloyd