PROGRAM LEADER- Weekend In The Woods
MELWOOD CHARLES CTY-CMPUSJob$20/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Program Leader supports delivery of Weekend in the Woods respite retreats, typically 2–4 days, providing participant inclusion, personal care, facilitating programming, and overnight cabin supervision, ensuring safety and a positive environment.
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Rate: $20 USD per hour
Description
The Program Leader supports the delivery of Weekend in the Woods respite retreats, typically running 2–4 days at atime. This role is designed for short but highly engaged program sessions where flexibility, adaptability, and strongparticipant support are essential. Program Leaders support participant inclusion, provide personal care, facilitateinclusive and engaging programming, and stay overnight with participants in cabins to create a safe, positive livingenvironment. Because of the short duration and immersive nature of these programs, Program Leaders are expected tobe highly energetic, collaborative, and committed to making each retreat memorable and impactful.
- Adapt activities to participant needs, creating safe, fun, and inclusive opportunities for participants of all ages
and abilities. Help facilitate engaging lesson plans suited to short-term program goals. Assist in camp-wide
events, evening activities, and special theme programming.
- Serve as cabin staff, contributing to group living, participant supervision, and community building over a
short timeframe. Provide respectful personal care support (including toileting assistance) if required. Build
positive connections with participants and families in a compressed timeframe, focusing on inclusion and
relationship-building.
- Maintain assigned living and activity spaces and equipment so they are safe and ready for immediate use.
Support efficient program transitions and quick turnarounds between activities. Communicate promptly
with the Program Director regarding supplies, safety, or participant needs.
- Work closely with the Program Director and other staff to ensure smooth operation of short-term programs.
Maintain flexibility to step into varied roles (activity leader, cabin support, event facilitator) depending on
program needs. Model professionalism, enthusiasm, and inclusive practices throughout the retreat.
- Follow all camp safety policies and emergency procedures. Remain attentive to the medical, emotional, and
behavioral needs of participants during the retreat. Ensure all activities and cabin life are conducted in a
manner that prioritizes safety and participant well-being.
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