Roles
My child is in danger of drowning as noted on the participant waiver and must use this item while swimming.
What is a COA approved floatation device?
Sanitize tables, put up any supplies and sweep the floors before heading out
What is end of shift expectations/ cleaning up my area?
What must be done before leaving for the field trip (safety check).
What is ensure that all staff and participants are wearing their seat belts and a visual inspection of the vehicle?
list expectations for transition
what is ensuring hallway safety, one staff leads and the other stays at the end, head count, etc
What is a full-time staff.
The youth camp staff ratio for therapeutic camps and inclusive camps
What is 1:4 and 1:12?
A participant fell and cut his knee deeply. This form should be completed before the end of your shift.
What is a COA incident report.
*Ensure you have the participant waiver on hand and discuss incident report expectation with full-time staff.
The item that staff should bring with them on every field trip.
What is a backpack with waivers, first aid, suncreen, etc?
Staff Roles: one is assisting with group flow while the other staff member is facilitating activities
supporting staff and lead staff
Role of Full-time staff
What is oversee therapeutic/inclusive programs and are responsible for ensuring the overall success of the program?
The start and end times for summer camp.
What is 7:30am and 6pm?
Before you leave, make sure your time is logged and communicate any changes to schedule.
PZ specific: How the group keeps a head count before field trips.
What is take pictures of participants and upload them to band?
This communication should occur prior to the start of an activity
What is group discussion to clarify lead role and support role
A full-time staff should be leading this weekly with all summer program staff.
What is a team meeting and program discussion?
The only time times that are appropriate to you use your cell phone.
What is an emergency, to notify full time staff of something work related and if you have received prior approval from full time staff?
Before leaving, staff must return these communication tools to their correct location.
What is turning in walkie-talkies and keys?
Once the vehicle is parked staff should do this before letting participants out of the vehicle.
(not expectations)
What is staff should exit the vehicle, ensure the surroundings are safe and have the participants line up in an orderly fashion?
*Their should be at least one staff leading the group and one staff at the back of the group.
You hear a teammate struggling with a camper, how can you support?
What is backing up my coworker in challenging situations?
This should be discussed with a full-time staff before addressing with a participant's guardian.
What is any behavioral concerns and negative feedback regarding their child?
The main program set up expectations.
What is arrive on time, ensure the space is clean, materials are organized, team meeting to discuss activity plans, behavior plans, and any other questions?
PZ staff: The shift that ends at 12:45 should use these last 15 minutes to reset the space for the next shift.
What is using transition time to clean the classroom and leave it ready?
These expectations should be reviewed with participants and staff before exiting the vehicle.
What is staying with the group, goals and purpose of the outing, safety concerns, meeting location and departure time?
During high-stress situations, this kind of communication helps ensure staff rotate and stay fresh.
What is open communication and mutual support around taking breaks?
A full-time staff can support when this happens.
What is a participant requires a break, participant is pulling staff out of ratio, a participant is exhibiting disruptive behavior and staff have made no progress in resolving the issue?