Summer 2024 Program Staff

Morgan's Wonderland Camp

Summer 2024 Program Staff

San Antonio, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Morgan's Camp is an ultra-accessible™ camp for all ages and abilities, with a special emphasis on giving people with physical and cognitive challenges an opportunity to enjoy summer-camp-type activities alongside guests without special needs. Morgan's Camp includes swimming, floating on a relaxing river, hiking, archery, horseback riding, zip-lining and much more.

    Mandatory Training Dates: TBD

    Position Summary

    Under the direction of the Program Director, The Seasonal Summer Program Staff plays a vital role in the success of Morgan's Camp ("MC"). This position will focus on the development and implementation of high-quality programming operations that help create meaningful and lasting experiences for our campers, guests, staff, and volunteers. As a member of the program team, this role is responsible for ensuring our camp program reflects and furthers the mission and values of Morgan's Camp.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide a phenomenal camp experience for all campers, guests, staff, and volunteers.
    • Lead programming activities for campers, counselors, and volunteers.
    • Maintain programming areas.
    • Ensure a safe camp environment is maintained at all times.
    • Assist in the daily operations of all camp areas including, but not limited to, food service, housekeeping, luggage handling, and camp store.
    • Obtain necessary certifications (provided by MC).
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Must be at least 18 years old
    • High School Diploma or GED preferred
    • Must possess high levels of self-motivation
    • Ability to work effectively across departments, with members of the management team, volunteers, and partner camps with confidence and professionalism
    • Willingness and enthusiasm to work as part of a team; maintain a positive attitude even under stress
    • Applicable experience working with special needs population preferred
    • Possess excellent communication skills

    Working Conditions

    • Physical Requirements
      • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and twisting upper body for long periods of time.
      • Much physical effort required on a routine basis: the ability to lift up to 40 pounds is required. Will be occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
      • Frequent and at times, a high level of walking is required.
    • Environmental Demands
      • The work environment is an outdoor camp environment with continuous outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
      • The ability to move quickly across campus on uneven terrain.
    • Additional information
      • The continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire at all times.
      • On site housing provided.