Job Information
Cornell Cooperative Extension Camp Bristol Hills: Jr. Counselor - Canandaigua, NY in Canandaigua, New York
The mission of 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is to provide youth with a unique, fun outdoor experience under the guidance of positive role models, emphasizing positive social interaction, environmental awareness, and skill building.
The Camp Assistant Counselor’s role is to assist the counselors in supervising the campers and provide assistance in the kitchen during meals. The Camp Assistant Counselor lives in cabins with campers
Duration
The temporary summer camp season includes 1 week of on-site pre-camp that begins on Sunday, June 30, 2024 , and at least 3 weeks of residential camp that run from Sunday morning to Friday evening each week. Specific dates of camp are July 7 – August 9, 2024 . Pending availability, Assistant Camp Counselors could begin work as early as June 17 , and employment may extend as late as August 31, 2024 , based on program needs, training, and availability.
Specific Responsibilities
Assists Cabin Counselor in responsibility for leadership and guidance of those campers in daily living, with special attention to; personal hygiene and safety, camper participation in all-camp activities, and mealtime behavior and habits.
Participates in all activities with their groups, making camp fun for their campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and support.
Assume responsibility for interpreting the rules, policies, and traditions of the camp to the camper.
Ability to be flexible and realize that the needs of campers are foremost.
Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior.
Assume responsibility for the health and welfare of campers in his/her bunk.
Essential Functions
Be physically able to accompany the campers to any of the camp activities.
Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement and empowerment of youth.
Have visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting as well as physical symptoms of camper injury or illness.
Have auditory ability to respond appropriately to hazards and any camper concerns.
Be able to observe camper behavior in daily camp life, to respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior.
Qualifications
17 years of age by the first day of working with campers.
Experience as a camper or working with children.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer and/or First Aid Responding to Emergencies desired.
Ability to communicate effectively with Camp Director, entire camp staff, campers, and camp families.
Incorporates teamwork and flexibility into their daily work style.
Ability to work with peers.
Ability to plan and lead programs.
Position Details
This is a full-time, (TEMPORARY) exempt position .
Salary and Benefit Details
The salary will be $950 (Rate will be reduced for any time scheduled, but not worked during the period) Salary is commensurate with experience, certifications, responsibilities, and availability . Benefits are not available for this position.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
To be considered for this position, all candidates must:
Complete ALL sections of the online application and questionnaires.
Attach a Cover Letter.
Attach a Resume.
READ THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO BE SURE YOU ARE UPLOADING DOCUMENTS AS REQUESTED.
External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) Please refer to the "Applying for a Job (External Candidate)" document for additional guidance here: http://cce.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/applying_external.pdf.
Internal Applicants: Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County are considered internal applicants. Please log into Workday to search for jobs and apply using your professional profile.
Contact James Hooper at jah249@cornell.edu with any questions.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
Job Title:
Association Tmp Camp Couns Jr
Level:
No Grade - Annual
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Contact Name:
Kelsey James
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