Camp Paivika - Sports Program Leader

Description

Sports Program Leader

Program Supervisor

June 13 to August 5, 2026 Training and camp sessions

Camp Paivika – Crestline, CA (Located in the San Bernardino Mountains)

Seasonal

No

$115 per day | Onsite lodging and meals provided during sessions

At Ability First, we are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. Our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities. Camp Paivika, one of the first fully accessible camps in the U.S., continues this mission by providing life-changing summer experiences for children, teens, and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.

The Sports Program Leader leads inclusive, adaptive sports and recreational activities for campers with physical and developmental disabilities. Working closely with the Program Supervisor and camp leadership, this role plans and facilitates engaging sports programming while ensuring safety, accessibility, and positive participation for all campers.

Program Leaders are active members of the camp community—living on-site, supporting camper care, assisting with evening programs, and helping create a fun, empowering, and supportive camp experience for all participants.

• Directly responsible to the Program Supervisor and works closely with Assistant Program Director and other program staff.
• Attends Supervisor/Program Staff Training.
• Attends and participates in staff orientation week and ongoing training sessions throughout the summer.
• During orientation, responsible for training staff in the rules and procedures of assigned program area including safety and emergency procedures in program area.
• Prepares program area, plans summer activities and evening programs.
• 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.
• Leads program utilizing assigned staff for health and safety and support of campers
• Assists Program Director in leading Evening Program, which may include Dance, Talent show, Game Night, etc.
• Lives in assigned cabin and assists with camper care which includes providing and/or assisting as needed in the personal care of campers: dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding, lifting and transferring.
• Performs cabin duty at night and afternoon rest period according to a rotating schedule.
• Assists with cleaning of camp after campers depart.
• In an emergency, assumes responsibility for any job deemed necessary by the Camp Director or Associate Camp Director to ensure the safety of all campers and staff.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

• Preferred previous experience in the field of sports, adaptive recreation or similar.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Provide documentation to confirm the legal right to work in the United States of America
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is desired.
• Must hold or obtain current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Adult and Pediatric certification. Camp Paivika will be offering this training.
• Must agree to abide by Ability First rules and policies.
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• Must be able to lift 75lbs and perform the physically rigorous daily care tasks for individuals with severe physical disabilities.
• Must be able to reside on camp premises, in cabins with campers and staff, when camp is in session.

Mandated Reporting Requirements:
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

All staff members hired for temporary positions at Camp Paivika are considered temporary, at-will employees for…