PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is desired
• Must hold current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates
• Working knowledge of Google Drive
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs, and perform the daily care tasks for individuals with physical disabilities
• 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

Benefits and Pay:

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

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Able to live on-site for the duration of the summer program
• Attends Supervisor Training prior to staff orientation to familiarize themselves with our program, prepare program areas, 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 areas. Safety and emergency procedures are to be emphasized and followed
• Responsible for maintaining program areas and keeping equipment and supplies in order
• Plans and modifies activities to fit the needs of their campers. Supervises campers and staff in program areas and utilizes staff in the most effective ways
• Directly responsible to the Program Director, but works closely with all program staff and unit directors in the planning of program activities and special events
• Collaborates with the Program Director to organizes the program schedule each session
• Organizes and uploads camper photos and media at the end of each session
• Assists unit directors with camper care and supervision. This includes dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding, lifting, and transferring
• Performs “Supervisor on Duty” tasks on scheduled nights, including curfew check-ins with counseling staff
• In an emergency, assumes responsibility of any job deemed necessary by the Program Director to ensure the safety of all campers and staff
• Prepares written reports at the end of each session evaluating the program. Submits three complete lesson plans throughout the summer to add to the program resource files
• At the end of the summer season:
  • Complete end of summer report
  • Closes down program areas and completes an inventory of supplies on hand with recommendations for the following year