Ability First,
2026 Camp Paivika Summer Staff Positions
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Employment type
- Contract, Temporary
- Location
- Crestline, CA
- Closing date
About this organization
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 this job
We are accepting future interest applications for individuals passionate about inclusion, fun, and outdoor adventure. This application will be used to build a candidate pool for Summer 2026 at Camp Paivika.
Positions available may include:
- Camp Cabin Counselor
- Camp Lifeguard
- Camp Food Service Worker
- Camp Cook
- Camp Housekeeping and Maintenance
- Camp Nurse, Registered Nurse
- Camp Paivika staff work collaboratively to ensure campers have a safe, engaging, and empowering summer camp experience.
Roles & responsibilities
- Provide direct support, supervision, and care to campers with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Assist campers with daily living skills (e.g., personal care, feeding, mobility) depending on their individual needs.
- Lead or assist with camp activities including recreation, arts & crafts, swimming, nature walks, and evening programs.
- Ensure health, safety, and cleanliness of the camp environment, including cabins, dining areas, activity spaces, and shared facilities.
- Prepare and serve meals (Cook/Food Service roles), maintain safe food-handling practices, and assist with kitchen clean-up.
- Provide basic maintenance and housekeeping of camp property, including cabins, restrooms, and outdoor facilities (Housekeeping/Maintenance roles).
- Maintain supervision and professional boundaries with campers and peers.
- Collaborate with a team-oriented staff in a rustic, overnight camp setting.
- Uphold our commitment as a Mandated Reporter, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.
Qualifications
- High school diploma , GED, or equivalent required; some college coursework or related degree is preferred.
- Prior experience working or volunteering with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Lifeguards must have valid certification by date of hire (or be willing to obtain before camp). This is a requirement.
- Cooks and Food Service Workers must be familiar with basic kitchen safety and food preparation standards.
- Ability to work in a residential, outdoor camp environment for the full summer season (overnight required).
- Ability to assist with physical activities, including lifting and supporting campers with mobility needs.
- Excellent communication skills, patience, adaptability, and teamwork.
- Must be 18 years or older by the start of employment. This is a requirement.
- Valid driver’s license is preferred (some positions may require driving camp vehicles).
- Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and pass Employment Eligibility Verification.
- Successful completion of a background check (LiveScan) is required.