Weekend Program Staff

Camp For All; Burton (TX); On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals

Stipend for weekends worked

Job summary

Camp For All in Burton, Texas, is seeking Program Staff responsible for implementing and maintaining high-quality activities and programs for campers. The ideal candidate must exhibit leadership, adaptability, and a desire to work with special needs populations.

This position involves training, flexible scheduling, and managing activities, with compensation including housing, meals, and stipends for weekends worked. Interested applicants should commit to at least a 3-weekend schedule and demonstrate the ability to follow safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Desire to work with the special needs population.
• Experience in leadership and/or volunteer roles.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain activities and programs.
• Participate in staff orientation and training.
• Manage assigned program activity and adapt to camper’s needs.
• Follow safety standards and protocols.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent)

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.

• 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

Job Type

Contract, Temporary

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. (September through December)
• 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

• 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