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Camp Counselor, Sea Stars Marine Camp
Camp Counselor, Sea Stars Marine Camp,
Northport, NY
Position
Summary:
This seasonal position will assist with
a marine science summer camp for children ages 6-14. The camp counselor will
participate as a marine educator and supervisor for campers and will help the
Assistant Camp Director to supervise a designated group of 8-10 campers and aid
in the implementation of daily activities, including leading children through
activities indoors and outdoors during expeditions to Fuchs Pond Preserve, be
responsible for creating and teaching 1 lesson and craft each week, seining and
water activities at Asharoken Beach, arts and crafts, and games. The counselor
will prepare and breakdown daily crafts activities. Camp Counselor will lead
smaller groups through the above activities and will delegate necessary tasks
to CIT's. Counselors will be responsible
for preparation before programs and clean-up after programs, including cleaning
and care of the facility and marine and freshwater tanks.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation or attendance in/from a recognized high school or
equivalent.
Experience with working with children.
Ability to learn and lead educational experiences and
activities.
- Ability to understand and carry out educational program
tasks and objectives.
Ability to work with children.
Ability to supervise a small group of children.
Ability to supervise CIT participants.
Ability to understand and implement written and oral
instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work outdoors performing various types of
educational and physical activities.
- Ability to learn marine science and natural science subject
matter.
- Ability to work with and touch live animals (marine
organisms, fish, reptiles, etc.).
Ability to handle health and safety issues and emergencies.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job, such as
light hiking expeditions to Fuchs Pond Preserve, Asharoken Beach, and beach
seining.
Ability to communicate with camp participants' parents.
Flexible scheduling of workweek as required by ongoing
operations.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this
position.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Desire to
work with children.
- Basic marine
biology, environmental or education background/aquarium or animal care
experience.
- Current
CPR/AED or First Aid certification or higher, or equivalent.
- Lifeguard
Certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Cornell
Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing
AA/EEO, Protected
Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary:
$14-$15 per hour - for full
summer
Benefits:
No
Benefits
Date
Position Available: June 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
HOW TO APPLY:
Review
of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a
qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
Applicants
need to:
- Attach/upload
a resume to the online application
in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Attach/upload
a cover letter to the online
application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Attach/upload
contacts info for three references
to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
In the "Experience"
section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or
use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your
application. Once the application is
submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.
External
Applicants:
(including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension
Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job
(External Candidate) (https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/how-we-hire)
document for additional guidance.
Internal
Applicants:
Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in
this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job
(Internal Candidate) (https://apps.hr.cornell.edu/workdayCommunications/Recruitment%20job%20aids/applying_for_a_job_internal.pdf)
document for additional guidance.
Questions,
please contact:
Alexandra
Stevens
Marine Outreach Educator
Sea Stars Marine Camp Director
Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program
P.O. Box 554, Huntington, NY 11743
Tel. (631) 239-1800 ext. 3
ams838@cornell.edu
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship
available.
The
Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to
participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential
functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection
process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension
Administrative Systems at (607) 255-6120 or via email at cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.
Cornell
Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United
States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and New York State
residents. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service
associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment
opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.