PROGRAM LEADER: PERFORMING ARTS

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have previous experience in music, performing arts, education, or related field
  • A bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university OR course work in music, performing arts, education, or related field desired.
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities is desired.
  • Must be able to lift 75 lbs., and perform the physically rigorous daily care tasks for individuals with minimum, moderate, and severe physical disabilities.
  • Must hold current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates. (Training will be offered during Supervisor/Program Staff training)
  • Must have demonstrated leadership skills consistent with camp rules and policies.
  • Must agree to abide by Camp Tuolumne Trails rules and policies.
  • Must pass LIVESCAN fingerprinting and background check.

Payrate and Benefits

  • On-site housing, meals provided
  • ServSafe, Wilderness First-Aid (WFA), and CPR certifications
  • Dayrate: $120/Day
  • Up to $250 travel stipend
  • $550 End of Summer Bonus!

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Attends Supervisor/Program Staff Training prior to staff orientation to prepare program area and plan summer activities.
  • Attends and participates in staff orientation and ongoing training sessions throughout the summer.
  • During orientation, responsible for training staff in the rules and procedures of the program area. Safety and emergency procedures are to be emphasized and followed.
  • 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 area and utilizes staff in the most effective ways.
  • Directly responsible to the Program Director and Program Assistant, but works closely with all program staff in the planning of program activities and special events.
  • Prepares written reports at the end of each session evaluating program. Submits three complete lesson plans throughout the summer to add to the program resource files.
  • Assists counselors with camper care and supervision. This includes dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding, lifting, and transferring.
  • Performs cabin duty at night and afternoon rest periods according to a rotating schedule.
  • In an emergency, assumes responsibility of any job deemed necessary by the Camp Manager to ensure the safety of all campers and staff.
  • At the end of the summer season:
    • Completes end of summer report.
    • Closes down program area and completes an inventory of supplies on hand with recommendations for the following year.