Camp Paivika - Sports Program Leader

JOB TITLE: Sports Program Leader

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor

SCHEDULE: June 8 to August 30, 2026 Training and camp sessions

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

STATUS: Seasonal

DRIVER POSITION: No

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

ABOUT US:

At AbilityFirst, 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.