Senior Program Leader

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches•Pierson, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Program Leader directs and coordinates seasonal direct care staff activities and functions, assists with events assigned by the Camp Director, and helps supervise group leaders. Working closely with the Camp Director and Director of Camping Services, this position helps ensure that Camping Services programs operate smoothly and in the best interests of youth, schools and organizations, personnel, and the agency. The Senior Program Leader is expected to follow the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches’ philosophy, goals, aims, and operating procedures, and reports directly to the Camp Director. The position is exempt from overtime pay. The role supports the operation of summer resident camp and other camping programs. It involves staff supervision and recruitment, program and activity planning, conflict resolution, operational documentation, facility upkeep coordination, and compliance with agency policies, accreditation standards, and state statutes. The employee must be willing to work in a camp setting, maintain a flexible schedule that includes required weekend duty and occasional holidays, and travel to meetings, including some overnight travel. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

A minimum of a two-year AA degree in education or a human services field is required; applicants with a high school degree and at least three years of camping experience will also be considered.
Must attain Ropes Course certification from an ACCT provider within six months.
Thorough knowledge of the camping process, including group work theory and practices.
General knowledge of challenge course activities, pool safety, ropes course facilitation, basic canoe instruction, nature programs, conflict-resolution theories, cultural diversity, and peer mediation.
Ability to remain in control during crisis situations and to understand, tolerate, and address varying behavior levels among youth and staff.
Ability to recognize problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret a wide variety of instructions, and address varied situations.
Ability to work in an outdoor environment and supervise while participating in group activities.
Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule; weekend duty is required.
Valid Florida Driver License and ability to maintain a safe driving record consistent with agency policy when driving an assigned agency vehicle.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including occasionally climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Employment requires successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the FDLE Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in education or a closely related human services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing the facility’s work plan and operations, including assisting the maintenance team with infrastructure upkeep.
Develop curriculum and schedule activities for camp programs.
Assist the Camp Director with planning the day-to-day operations of summer resident camp.
Supervise Summer Resident Camp staff involved in camp programs.
Help resolve conflicts between youth and/or staff before referring them to the Camp Director.
Assist with selection, orientation, and training of Camping Services staff.
Serve on the summer staff recruiting team.
Provide documentation for Summer Camp operations, including incident reports, census, and business reports.
Maintain standards established by Youth Ranches policies and procedures, ACA and COA standards, and state statutes.
Use agency materials, supplies, and assets resourcefully and responsibly.
Travel to meetings and undertake occasional overnight travel.

Benefits

Housing provided.
401(k) with up to 4% company match.
Annual leave and sick leave.
11 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability insurance and life insurance equal to twice annual salary.
Health savings account.
Supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, and Aflac products available.
Employee Assistance Program.
Eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.