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.