Weekend Program Staff

Camp For All; Burton (TX); On-site; USD 8,000 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Stipend per weekend

Job summary

Camp For All in Texas is seeking Program Staff to support the implementation and maintenance of camp activities and programs. You will help create a professional environment that aligns with our mission and delivers high quality programming for campers.

You'll participate in orientations, pursue required certifications (CPR, lifeguard, etc.), work with program supervisors, and ensure safety standards are followed. Flexible weekends and training weekends are expected as part of the season.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in leadership or volunteer roles.
• Willingness to work with special needs populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining camp activities.
• Attend staff orientation and training for Camp For All programs.
• Obtain required CPR training.
• Ensure safety standards and report safety issues.
• Collaborate with program management to supervise activity areas.
• Manage time effectively to support camper groups.
• Travel between activity areas to supervise assigned activities.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

First aid certification

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Description

The Program Staff holds the primary responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of activities and programs. They are expected to help create and maintain a professional environment where the Camp For All mission is carried out through high quality programs.

List of Essential Duties

• Participates in staff orientation and training for Camp For All programs
• Obtains optional program certifications, including, but not limited to life guarding, challenge course, etc.
• Obtains required CPR training
• Exhibits the ability to manage an assigned program activity, including planning and adapting the activity to the camper’s special needs
• Work with Program Supervisors to maintain and upkeep program activity areas. Demonstrates the desire to learn, understand and adapt to the needs of the individual camper
• Follows all safety standards set by Camp For All and the Assistant Camp Director in accordance with Texas Department of Health and American Camping Association
• Immediately corrects any safety infractions and/or reports such to supervisor
• Displays the ability and desire to work as a team with the program management team as well as other program staff
• Manages free time in a responsible manner so as to be fully prepared for each Partner group
• Follows a variety of instructions, procedure manuals and safety rules

Availability Requirements

• Maintains flexible work schedule with the ability to work extended hours as needed for weekends worked.
• Requires at least a 3-weekend commitment for the season. (February through April)
• Attendance at training weekend is required.

Reports to

The Program Staff reports directly to the Program Manager.

Compensation

First-season weekend program staff will receive housing, meals, and a stipend of $175 for each full weekend worked.

Returning weekend program staff will receive housing, meals, and a stipend of $210 for each full weekend worked.

Requirements

• Must be able to attend and actively participate in required training held February 5-7, 2027
• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience in leadership and/or volunteer roles
• Desire to work with the special needs population

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move equipment and/or objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, or more than 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Must be able to communicate effectively with campers, staff and volunteers to ensure immediate response to safety issues
• Must be able to travel between activity areas across camp property in a timely manner sufficient to maintain supervision and safety coverage of assigned activities, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to live independently and self-sufficiently in the provided housing