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Diversity & Inclusion
Every person involved with Flying Horse Farms holds one core belief above all else—that this place has the power to transform the lives of children with serious illnesses for good. We’d love to add your energy as we work to make that happen for more children. We’re fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Read more.

Full Time Opportunities
The Development Manager at Flying Horse Farms is a critical role responsible for managing a donor portfolio, focusing on new growth and implementing fundraising strategies to secure financial support for continued support of the mission. This role plays a vital part in building relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners to sustain and expand the impact on the lives of children and families facing serious illnesses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fundraising: Raise funds to support the mission of Flying Horse Farms. The Development Manager will have set fundraising goals and be accountable to attaining these metrics.
- Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with the Development Director to create and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with the organization's mission and goals.
- Donor Engagement: Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other potential funding sources. Develop personalized engagement plans to steward existing donors and attract new supporters.
- Prospecting: Engage new individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations in the mission of camp. Establish a strong rigor of connecting with prospects who are not currently engaged with Flying Horse Farms. Seek out networking opportunities and follow up with new leads generated.
- Grant Writing: Identify and apply for grants from various sources. Prepare compelling grant proposals, reports, and other documentation to secure funding.
- Donor Stewardship: Implement donor stewardship initiatives to express gratitude, communicate impact, and foster lasting relationships.
- Event Planning: Contribute to the planning and execution of fundraising events, ensuring a transformational experience for donor and guests along with post-event follow-up.
- Database Management: Maintain accurate donor records and track interactions using a donor management system. Analyze donor data to inform engagement strategies.
- Collaboration: Partner with the program team to understand camp impact and success stories, translating them into compelling narratives for donor communication. Work closely with other Development Team members to implement fundraising strategies and secure funds for the organization.
- Networking and Outreach:Represent Flying Horse Farms at community events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and donor engagement. Seek out new opportunities for groups to hear and learn about the mission of Flying Horse Farms.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on fundraising progress, donor engagement, and campaign results for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in non-profit development roles, with a proven track record in fundraising.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in donor management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Flexibility to attend and work evening and weekend events.
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The Facilities Manager will work, under the direction of the Director of Facilities, to maintain the camp property, site, grounds, and facilities. The Facilities Manager will ensure the camp facilities and grounds are prepared to the highest safety standards for the primary purpose of implementing camp programs for children with serious illnesses and their families.
Team Overview:
The Facilities Team is responsible for the daily upkeep, maintenance, construction and sustainability of camp grounds and physical structures. This includes 196 acres, our main office/volunteer housing, 24 camp buildings, 6 program areas, 2 ponds, and 1 pool.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
- Coordinate Camp Creator work day crews (up to 100 individuals).
- Coordinate with Development team to produce annual Camp Creator program logistics and calendar.
- Provide daily supervision of assigned year-round, seasonal and volunteer team members.
- Coordinate natural resources of the camp to ensure protection and proper utilization occurs.
- Collaborate with Director of Facilities to guide building and maintenance plan to ensure proper code requirements and longevity of assets.
Compliance
- Manage camp vehicle policies and procedures in compliance with ACA and SFCN standards.
- Maintain, review and uphold assigned facilities compliance indicators for the ACA certification and SFCN criteria
Maintenance & Grounds
- Complete daily rounds of facilities and grounds, to ensure all areas are in a well standing condition.
- Maintain passable roads and paths throughout the year to needed buildings.
- Complete and record Facilities checklists. (vehicle maintenance, filter checks, etc.)
- Complete and record facilities requests in a timely manner.
- Upkeep of camp grounds. (mowing, weeding, drainage, paths, etc.)
- Assist in opening and closing of all activity areas. (pool, buildings, grounds, lake)
Contracts & Vendors
- Coordinate vendor relationships and scheduling of garbage, recycling, natural resources (fuel, diesel, propane), pest protection
Cross Departmental Team
- Plan work alongside of camp opening and closing workday groups.
- Fill the role of SAFETY on Emergency Staffing Table in case of emergency to facilitate camper safety in the event of an emergency. During standard sessions respond to facility request as needed. Maintain training.
- Ensure prior to each camp, all buildings and program areas are ready for campers, and accessible for safety.
- Assist in planning, set up and tear down of Flying Horse Farms’ events such as Campfire.
- Assist in woodshop program planning and ensure operational and functional for camp.
Required Skills and Experience:
- High School Diploma
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License and ability to meet minimum camp insurance requirement
- Desire to work in a residential camp community
- Be able to read and understand building prints
- Be comfortable working in the elements (rain, snow, heat, etc.)
- Good character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, and self-discipline.
- Working knowledge in engineering, painting, construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, water and sanitary systems, grounds keeping, vehicle and machinery operation and maintenance.
- Proficiency in the safe and proper use of power equipment and tools, heavy and light machinery and building materials.
- Ability to understand and implement safety regulations and procedures.
- Ability to communicate policies and procedures to campers, staff, volunteers and guests.
- Ability, both visual and auditory, to identify and respond to safety and environmental hazards and inform campers, staff, volunteers and guests.
- Physical strength to lift equipment and supplies (up to 40 pounds).
- Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking/climbing for long periods of time (60 minutes or more).
- Ability to safely drive cars, light trucks, tractors and other motorized vehicles.
- Ability to be on call and accessible during overnight hours.
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As the Nursing Coordinator you wake up excited to provide excellent medical care for our campers. You build trusted relationships with families, campers, and hospital partners. You live by your medical expertise to confidently provide and support medical care for every camper. You have our camper’s best interest at heart and make decisions on their behalf. You are confident that the work you do before, during, and after camp is critical to camp operations and the overall camper experience.
Your welcoming demeanor sets everyone you interact with at ease. You are a collaborator who enjoys partnering with other team members to ensure the camp experience is always safe and fun. You enjoy making sure families and medical team members feel welcome. The thought of improvising with a team member to figure out how to hang feeding tubing along a bunk bed at 3am to fix a camper’s pump makes you smile. You embrace entering your stretch zone and approaching challenges focused on solutions.
You have a meticulous ability to lead a group of medical professionals and a knack for managing details about every single camper. You enjoy using strong organization skills and attention to detail to create efficient and safe processes. You are excited about opportunities to dream big, problem solve, and create novel approaches to engage more campers, create partners in medical volunteering, and grow the reach and impact of Flying Horse Farms.
Team / Function Overview:
The Medical Team recruits and supports campers and families to provide an integrated camp experience through medical, psychosocial & dietary adaptations. The medical team lives by “With Trust Comes Relief” and takes seriously the trust families place to keep their campers safe.
Responsibilities:
- Supervision of in-camp nursing operations and host medical volunteers during all residential and weekend camp sessions.
- Recruit, interview, screen, and train volunteer nursing staff and seasonal medical staff.
- Teach both medical and non-medical staff and volunteers about medical conditions, and conduct camp-basic medical training for volunteers and seasonal staff.
- Process and conduct medical screening of campers, volunteers, and seasonal staff applications. Update, maintain and assure accuracy of medical information in the camper/staff computer database.
- Actively participate in camper placement processes, which includes but is not limited to; medical analyses of campers by session, communication with families on camper status, follow up during and after camp with questions and/or medical concerns or clarification.
- Maintain and update meticulous databases of medical team volunteers.
- Coordinate and take inventory of medications and stock the medical facility ensuring that all are in stock, working order and within expiration dates.
- Prepare and distribute medical equipment/supplies (ex: first aid kits, AED’s, etc.) throughout camp and perform equipment checks as needed.
- Participate in weekly meetings, collaborate on team projects, and be an active member of the Medical Team and Camp Operations Team.
- Be an active member of the SFCN medical community.
- Position is required to reside at camp during all summer and weekend camp sessions.
Required Skills & Experience:
- BSN in Nursing with at least two years of experience
- Registered Nursing License, valid in the State of Ohio
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid BLS for healthcare professional certifications (PALS and ACLS preferred)
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet creation and online communication
- Efficient, professional, and effective communication skills
- Ability to live on-site during camp sessions
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Work PT/PRN in a hospital position, to maintain skills and critical thinking
- Pediatric acute care or critical care experience
- Prior leadership experience
- Self-starter, with the ability to seek out projects
- Camp experience
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The Volunteer Coordinator embodies the core value Welcome Home to lead the high impact volunteer experience at Flying Horse Farms. They are a vibrant and skilled facilitator with a passion for leadership development and outcome- based experiences. They are committed to the growth of people and lead passionately to achieve Flying Horse Farms’ mission and goals and build a strong volunteer community.
This team member is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and will work to create a place of belonging at camp for all. The Volunteer Coordinator will recruit, train, support, and lead teams of volunteers throughout the organization.
They believe in making lasting impact upon each stage of the volunteer experience, have a knack for managing the fine details of administrative processing, and love to organize data and information. They have a keen sense of safety and responsibility, and lead with integrity to role model camp’s values for others. This team member thrives working independently and can jump into a variety of situations with confidence.
Above all, they feel connected to the organization’s values. Be All In, Take Initiative, Be Trustworthy, and Have an Attitude of Optimism.
Department Overview:
The Camp Operations Team makes camp a reality by designing & implementing intentional outcomes-based programming that is adapted to meet the developmental, physical, psychosocial, and medical needs of our campers. The team ensures a safe environment through meticulous emergency and risk management planning. The camp operations team builds the camp community of adults needed to serve campers by recruiting, selecting, and supporting qualified volunteers and seasonal camp staff.
Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of educational, corporate, and traditional volunteer programs aligning with the FHF Strategic Plan.
- Develop and implement quarterly engagement plans to recruit and place a dynamic and skilled community of volunteers, totaling ~800 volunteer positions annually.
- Thoughtfully consider the volunteer experience from start to finish and take initiative to place volunteers in roles that align with their talents and skillsets so they can thrive.
- Manage communication with volunteers, including monitoring the volunteer email inbox, ensuring all pre- and post-camp communication is sent, and leading post-session debrief meetings.
- Support the design and implementation of Volunteer Orientation, including leading in-person and virtual training sessions.
- Provide supervision and support to volunteers during all residential, family, and day camp programs.
- Review volunteer feedback to impact positive change and enhance the camp experience for all.
- Work with the Admissions Coordinator to diligently process volunteer background checks, collect paperwork, and complete volunteer interviews while adhering to compliance and risk requirements to ensure camper safety.
- Work with the Admissions Team to develop and maintain the application database.
- Organize and lead volunteer appreciation initiatives and events.
- Serve on the emergency staffing table to support in-camp operations.
- Live on-site during camp programming and maintain non-traditional working hours (evenings and weekends) with a flexible work schedule throughout the year.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Meticulous systems-based organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work for extended periods of time on a computer.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and demonstrate professionalism in phone and email communication.
- Manage tasks and workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven role.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience working and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience leading professional development or training.
- Experience in social service/mental health/psychosocial setting.
- Experience in a residential camp setting.
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Seasonal Staff Opportunities
The Adventure Team Leader will supervise all high-risk activity counselors and support them in the creation of age-appropriate, adapted programming for high and low ropes, outdoor adventure, archery, woodshop, and more for campers aged 8-15 years old. They are responsible for adhering to policies and procedures at all times while creating a vibrant atmosphere conducive to creating a positive work environment for all seasonal staff.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Attend Ropes Training (May 19-21)
- Provide feedback, support, and formal evaluations to each team member throughout the summer.
- Collaborate with the medical and psychosocial team to ensure programs are meeting the needs of all campers.
- Fill role on emergency staffing table as needed
- Assist in the development and implementation of educationally driven programming for high risk areas
- Modify and adapt all high risk actvities due to inclement weather, medical needs, or other variables
- Enforce all high risk program safety rules
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-15 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Responsible for the safety and supervision of all participants in their care
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to live on site
- Hold certifications in, or attend trainings for all high risk programs (on site trainings will occur between May 19 - May 26)
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
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The Aquatics Manager supervises the Aquatics Specialists and operates both the swimming pool and waterfront, including fishing and boating. The Aquatics Manager also supervises hourly lifeguards, ensures all certifications and paperwork are current and keeps safety their number one priority. They will lead lifeguard in-service trainings and lead two performance evaluations for the entire aquatics team.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Recruit, screen, select, train/certify and manage hourly certified aquatics team
- Manage aquatics team schedules
- Assist with tasks related to opening/closing the pool, boat house and fishing dock for the season
- Design and implement educationally-driven programming for the pool, waterfront (boating, fishing, aquatics) and other program areas as needed
- Collaborate with the Program Coordinator in the preparation, purchase order and record-keeping of inventory of supplies in assigned areas
- Submit weekly swim and waterfront plans to supervisor
- Oversee and perform daily pool cleaning, record chemical levels, and be prepared for various other emergency protocols
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Valid Level 1 Canoe Instructor certification through the American Canoe Association (or attend on site training on Friday, May 26th)
- Hold or obtain valid Lifeguard & CPR for Professional Rescuer Certifications (Waterfront Intructor certification preferred) or attend training on site on Thursday, May 25th
- Strong understanding of waterfront risk management and emergency planning while keeping safety first in all situations
- Demonstrate professionalism and strong leadership skills
- Ability to manage a detailed schedule for a large team
- Experience training, certifying or leading adults
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
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The Aquatics Specialist is responsible for all aspects of pool and/or waterfront programming including boating and fishing. This includes planning, preparation, and risk management. They will create safe, age-appropriate, adapted programming for campers aged 8-17 years old. This staff member will oversee and support hourly lifeguards with the completion of daily tasks.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Oversee the management of all aquatics areas in absence of Aquatics Manager (boating, fishing, swimming)
- In conjunction with the Aquatics Manager, coordinate lifeguard schedule to ensure aquatics and waterfront programs meet minimum staffing requirements
- Implement educational-driven programming for aquatics and waterfront programs
- Ensure preparation of daily open/close checklists, inventory of supplies, accident/incident reports and hourly lifeguard timesheets
- Oversee and perform daily pool cleaning, record chemical levels
- Participate in and oversee weekly lifeguard skill checks and in-service trainings as directed by the Aquatics Manager
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Valid Level 1 Canoe Instructor certification through the American Canoe Association (or attend on site training on Friday, May 26th)
- Hold or obtain valid Lifeguard & CPR for Professional Rescuer Certifications (Waterfront Intructor certification preferred) or attend training on site on Thursday, May 25th
- Ability to implement a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-15 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Strong understanding of waterfront risk management and emergency planning while keeping safety first in all situations
- Ability to manage a detailed schedule for a large team
- Ability to live on site
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
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The Archery Specialist creates safe, age-appropriate, adapted programming for campers aged 8-15 years old. This team member is responsible for adhering to policies and procedures at all times while creating a vibrant atmosphere conducive to creating transformation and fun. Additionally, the Archery Specialist will be responsible for supervising volunteers each session.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Design and implement edcuationally-driven programming for archery and other program areas as needed
- Modify and adapt all archery activities due to inclement weather, medical needs or other variables
- Enforce all archery program safety rules
- Ensure that all equipment and supplies are safety stored and maintained
- Collaborate with the Activities Coordinator in the preparation, purchase order and record-keeping of inventory of supplies in assigned areas
- Support, lead and evaluate archery volunteers
- Submit weekly archery plan to supervisor
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-15 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Hold Level 1 USA Archery Certification (or ability to attend archery training on site on Wednesday, May 24th)
- Ability to create an outcomes-based curriculum map for assigned program area
- Responsible for the safety and supervision of all participants in their care
- Ability to live on site
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
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Cabin Counselors are responsible for the supervision of 8-10 campers between the ages of 8-15 years old alongside volunteers. They keep a close eye on medical and psychosocial indicators, provide personal care assistance when required and hold knowledge of various allergies and dietary restrictions for the campers in their direct care. Cabin Counselors provide supervision, support and ensure campers have a blast!
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Provide basic behavioral, psychosocial and personal care support to campers
- Plan and program daily cabin activities
- Support Village Leader and Entertainment Specialist in the implementation of village programming
- Observe camper behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and provide suitable behavior support techniques
- Oversee the care and operations of assigned cabin
- Collaborate with the medical and psychosocial teams to relay information and provide support
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Ability to provide professional, empathetic and caring communication with campers and families
- Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults
- Ability to provide overnight and personal care for children and teenagers
- Ability to collaborate with, lead and evaluate cabin volunteers
- Ability to transition out of typical duties to serve in other roles as needed
- Ability to live on site
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The Creative Arts Team Leader is responsible for supervising the creatve arts activty counselors and supporting in the creation of safe, age-appropriate, adapted programming for campers aged 8-15 years old. This staff member will also assist with the teen Artpost evening program. Throughout the summer this staff member will conduct 2 evaluations of each staff member on their team, and provide consistent feedback and encouragement to all staff members on their team.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Fill role on the emergency staffing table as needed
- Provide feedback, support, and formal evaluations to each team member throughout the summer.
- Collaborate with the medical and psychosocial team to ensure programs are meeting the needs of all campers.
- Enforce safety regulations in Creative Arts activity areas
- Ensure all supplies are safely stored and maintained
- Collaborate with the Program Coordinator in the preparation, purchase order and record-keeping of inventory of supplies in assigned areas
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-15 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Responsible for the safety and supervision of all participants in their care
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to live on site
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The Entertainment Specialist will assist in the delivery of full group program entertainment and theme development. This may inclue emceeing full group programs, leading songs and dances, and coordinating mealtime team leaders. This team will also assist in supporting daily camp logistics including the delivery of full group programs.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Attend Ropes Training (May 19-21)
- Design and implement intentional village and full-camp thematic programs that ignite imaginations
- Lead meal times throughout sessions and training
- Collaborate effectively with Village Leaders and Activity Specialists
- Support and lead staff, volunteers and campers in full-camp activities, games and songs
- Modify and adapt programs according to inclement weater and the medical and psychosocial needs of our campers
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-16 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Demonstrate flexibility, creative problem-solving and optimism in the face of obstacles
- Confidence in public speaking and leading large groups
- Ability to live on site
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
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The Entertainment Team Lead will provide supervision, coaching and support to the entertaiment team in the delivery of full group program entertainment and theme development. This may inclue emceeing full group programs, leading songs and dances, and coordinating mealtime team leaders. The Entertainment Team Lead is responsible for coordinating daily camp logistics including the delivery of full group programs and meal times.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Attend Ropes Training (May 19-21)
- Support in the intentional design on village and full-camp thematic programs
- Coordinate with seasonal and full time staff to create a mealtime lead schedule including training
- Support and lead the entertainment team in the facilitation of programs, games, and songs
- Provide regular feedback and evaluate Entertainament Specialists
- Ensure campers' medical and psychosocial needs are met in village and full group programming by supporting in the implementation of appropriate adaptations
- Support entertainment team in the development and implemetation of inclement weather plans
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-16 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Demonstrate flexibility, creative problem-solving and optimism in the face of obstacles
- Confidence in public speaking and leading large groups
- Ability to independently manage tasks and workload in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to provide support and lead peers and children
- Ability to live on site
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The Psychosocial Team Member will provide ongoing mental and behavioral health care and support to all campers while they are attending residential camp at Flying Horse Farms.
Team Overview:
The Psychosocial Team works to ensure that all campers thrive in a physically and mentally safe environment by delivering quality psychosocial support and care. The Psychosocial Team works in tandem with the medical team to create a space for campers to heal, grow and thrive. The Psychosocial Team consists of a team of social workers and child life specialist.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Observe and evaluate campers, alongside the Psychosocial team, medical team, and cabin staff
- Support cabin staff with campers' psychosocial wellbeing
- Docuent and maintain psychosocial progress notes
- Provide behavioral and emotional support and coverage directly to campers, including overnight on-call shifts
- Fill role on the emergency staffing table as needed
- Attend daily psychosocial and medical meetings
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Understand the importance of professionalism and confidentiality in all communication and adhere to all policies
- Ability to provide empathetic and caring communication with campers
- Maintain meticulous records in web-based camper database
- Strong understanding of child development
- Ability to live on site
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The Ropes Specialist will create age-appropriate, adapted programming for high and low ropes for campers aged 10-17 years old. They are responsible for adhering to policies and procedures at all times while creating a vibrant atmosphere conducive to creating transformation and fun.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Attend Ropes Training (May 19-21)
- Assist in the design of and implement edcuationally-driven programming for high and low ropes, and other program areas as needed
- Modify and adapt all high and low ropes activities due to inclement weather, medical needs or other variables
- Enforce all high and low ropes program safety rules
- Ensure that all equipment and supplies are safety stored and maintained
- Collaborate with the Ropes Team Lead and Program Coordinator in the preparation, purchase order and record-keeping of inventory of supplies in assigned areas
- Submit weekly high and low ropes plans to supervisor
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-15 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Ability to attend high ropes training and successfully demonstrate skills testing
- Ability to create an outcomes-based curriculum map for assigned program area
- Responsible for the safety and supervision of all participants
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to live on site
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
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The Seasonal Nurse will assist in facilitating medically-sound and safe camping experiences for children living with serious and chronic illness. The nurse will provide clinical nursing care to campers, volunteers and staff while at camp.
Team Overview:
The Medical Team ensures our campers, volunteers and staff thrive in a physically and emotionally safe environment by delivering quality medical care and psychosocial support. This team caters to the specific diagnoses we serve by welcoming talented volunteer doctors, nurses and specialists to support our campers each session. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement emergency medical procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Provide direct medical care for campers, but also to volunteers and staff
- Manage medical care details of assigned camper group each session - this includes pre-camp preparation, arrival day check-in/departure day check-out with camper families, daily med distribution, overnight on-call duties and cabin nursing care
- Preparation, adminstration and documentation of medication distribution in accordance with physician orders
- Act as a preceptor for rotating nursing students
- Lead weekly medical orientation for volunteers
- Manage administrative duties pre/post camp related to WellNest inventory and charts
- Fill role on the emergency staffing table as needed
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Willingness to communicate and coordinate with all members of the camp team to provide a safe (physical and psychological) environment for campers
- Understand pediatric clinical care and be able to act as a medical resource for full time, seasonal and volunteer staff
- Understand the importance of professionalism and confidentiality in all communication and adhere to all policies
- Ability to provide empathetic and caring communication with campers and families
- Ability to live on site (housing provided)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience - Valid BLS for the healthcare professional certification (PALS and ACLS preferred)
- Registered Nurse License, valid in the state of Ohio
- Experience with gtube care, infusions and port/broviac care preferred
- Experience in clinical pedatric or medical camp preferred
- Valid Driver's License
Expectations & Requirements for all Flying Horse Farms Staff:
- We live our Values. We are each responsible for knowing our values and nurturing our culture:
- We are All In. We demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, we are supportive and loyal, show up present and ready and we are passionate about "Campers First."
- We have an Attitude of Optimism. We find what is working and make more of that happen, demonstrate adaptability within ambiguity, spread joy and hope and ensure everyone we interact with feels "Welcomed Home."
- We are Trustworthy. We are consistent, dependable, and steady, truthful and operate with transparency, take ownership for our work and "See the Best" in others.
- We Take Initiative. We are driven, work towards goals with fortitude, pay attention to details and find innovative solutions with "Fearless is Free" attitudes.
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The Staff Leader provides supervision, coaching and support for our Village Leaders and oversees the entire team of volunteer and seasonal staff cabin counselors. They will plan and implement volunteer and staff support initiatives and ensure the cabin life team is organized and informed regarding details relating to camper care and staffing or schedule changes.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Attend Ropes Training (May 19-27)
- Design and implement the multi-faceted staff support program
- Attend daily morning medical meetings to coordinate with cabin staff on camper care needs
- Collaborate with the psychosocial and cabin staff to address camper behavior concerns
- Support, lead and evaluate Village Leaders and Cabin Counselors
- Plan and lead weekly staff and volunteer meetings and appreciation initiatives
- Observe camper and counselor behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and provide suitable behavior support techniques
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults
- Understand the importance of staff well-being to ensure camp's efficacy
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage tasks and workload in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
- Confidence in public speaking and leading large groups
- Ability to motivate individuals and groups of peers
- Ability to live on site
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Village Leaders oversee 2-3 cabins each session to provide supervision, support and guidance to campers and cabin counselors. They ensure supervision ratios are maintained, manage schedules, lead activity area transitions and help to resolve conflict between children and adults.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Attend Ropes Training (May 19-27)
- Oversee the village operations of 2-3 cabins, each housing up to 10 campers
- Attend daily morning medical meetings (as needed) and coordinate with cabin staff on camper care needs
- Observe camper behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and provide suitable behavior support techniques
- Collaborate with the psychosocial and cabin staff to address camper behavior concerns
- Support, lead and evaluate cabin staff and volunteers
- Collaborate with Staff Leader to plan and implement staff appreciation initiatives and events
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Ability to provide professional, empathetic and caring communication with campers and families
- Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults
- Ability to provide overnight and personal care for children and teenagers
- Confidence in public speaking and leading large groups
- Ability to manage tasks and workload in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to live on site
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The WellNest Coordinator provides support to the medical team and helps manage the readiness of the WellNest and medical team to prioritize safety in our care of campers.
Team Overview:
The Medical Team ensures our campers, volunteers and staff thrive in a physically and emotionally safe environment by delivering quality medical care and psychosocial support. This team caters to the specific diagnoses we serve by welcoming talented volunteer doctors, nurses and specialists to support our campers each session. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement emergency medical procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Manage reception duties in the WellNest including camper intake/greeting, phone coverage, visitor arrival/departure and housekeeping tasks
- Perform administrative duties including office supply inventory, camp preparation, file organization and data entry
- Coordinate and train WellNest volunteers on procedures and basic equipment
- Collaborate with the Camper & Family Liaison and Admissions Coordinator on arrival and departure procedures
- Serve as communication hub with the Big Red Barn and all other camp teams
- Fill role on the emergency staffing table as needed
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Demonstrate flexibility, creative problem-solving and optimism in the face of obstacles and when working with others
- Understand the importance of professionalism and confidentiality in all communication. Adhere to all policies
- Demonstrate meticulous systems-based organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to proactively seek and execute new projects in the WellNest
- Ability to manage tasks and workload in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work for extended periods of time on a computer
- Ability to live on site
Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Administrative Experience
- Medical Field Experience (Nursing student, etc) preferred
- Valid Driver's License
Expectations & Requirements for all Flying Horse Farms Staff:
We live our Values. We are each responsible for knowing our values and nurturing our culture:
- We are All In. We demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, we are supportive and loyal, show up present and ready and we are passionate about "Campers First."
- We have an Attitude of Optimism. We find what is working and make more of that happen, demonstrate adaptability within ambiguity, spread joy and hope and ensure everyone we interact with feels "Welcomed Home."
- We are Trustworthy. We are consistent, dependable, and steady, truthful and operate with transparency, take ownership for our work and "See the Best" in others.
- We Take Initiative. We are driven, work towards goals with fortitude, pay attention to details and find innovative solutions with "Fearless is Free" attitudes.
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The Woodshop Specialist is responsible for implementing high risk, age-appropriate, adapted programming for campers aged 13-17 years old. They are responsible for adhering to policies and procedures at all times while creating a vibrant atmosphere conducive to fostering transformation and fun.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Implement educationally-driven programming for the woodshop and other program areas as needed
- Modify and adapt all woodshop activites due to medical and psychosocial needs, and other variables
- Enforce all woodshop program safety rules
- Ensure that all equipment and supplies are safety stored and maintained
- Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and Facilities Manager in the preparation, purchase order and record-keeping of inventory of supplies in assigned areas
- Submit weekly woodshop plans to supervisor
- Attend on site woodshop training on Tuesday, May 23rd
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-16 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Strong understanding of woodshop risk management and emergency planning while keeping safety first in all situations
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
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Young Adult Program Specialists implement the Ranger leadership development program that focuses on service, self-reflection, and giving back to camp. The Ranger program is for returning campers between the ages of 16-17 years old who have aged out of our typical camp program. This role is also responsible for the development and implementation of the Trailblazers young adult weekend. The Trailblazer program provides on a continued camp experience that focuses on relationship building, transitioning to adulthood, and personal fulfillment to participants 16-21.
Team Overview:
The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (June 1 - June 9, 2022)
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 30 - June 8)
- Attend Ropes Training (May 19-27)
- Design and implement the Ranger and Trailblazer programs; plan intentional programs that teach and support servant leadership
- Coordinate with the Ranger team and full time staff to create a Ranger program schedule each week
- Communicate details of Ranger and Trailblazer programs effectively to volunteers and staff
- Facilitate programs for groups of 10-25 Ranger campers
- Collaborate with the Program Manager in the creation and implementation of Trailblazers programming
- Modify and adapt all Ranger and Trailblazer activities due to inclement weather, medical needs or other variables
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 16-21 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Demonstrate flexibility, creative problem-solving and optimism in the face of obstacles
- Ability to provide overnight and personal care for children and teenagers
- Ability to independently manage tasks and workload in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to provide support and lead peers and children
- Ability to live on site
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