Job Information
Cornell Cooperative Extension 4H Camp Hidden Valley: Sr. Counselor - Watkins Glen, NY in Watkins Glen, New York
The mission of Hidden Valley 4-H Camp is to provide youth with a fun, residential camp experience under the guidance of positive role models that emphasize community building, positive social interactions, environmental awareness, and skill building.
The Sr. Camp Counselor is accountable for the initial supervision of the camper. The Sr. Camp Counselor's job is to ensure the camper is enjoying and participating in the programs offered at camp. The Sr. Camp Counselor lives in cabins with campers.
Duration
The summer camp season includes one week of mandatory pre-camp training from June 30th through July 7th, five full weeks, and one partial week of residential and day camp that runs from Sunday at 11:00 AM to Friday at 6:00 PM except the weekend starting August 9th. This weekend will be a working weekend for all camp staff. Specific dates the camp is in operation are July 7th through August 13th. The Camp Counselor will remain at the camp until August 16th to assist in closing the camp facility.
Specific Responsibilities
Live in a cabin with campers
Assume responsibility for leadership and guidance of those campers in daily living, with particular attention to personal hygiene and safety, camper participation in all-camp activities, management of homesickness, the inclusion of campers in cabin activities, and mealtime behavior
Be assigned to one of the four program areas, Nature, Sports & Rec., Aquatics, or Arts & Crafts, weekly to assist the Program Specialists in offering activities specific to each area. Aquatics requires lifeguarding certification.
Assume responsibility for following the rules, policies, and traditions of Hidden Valley 4-H camp for all campers and staff
Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior
Assume responsibility for the health, including social-emotional and well-being of campers in the Cabin, with support from the Head Resident and the Nurse (Health Supervisor)
Support and embrace diversity in all interactions with campers, other staff members, volunteers, and parents. Implement programs that engage diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning styles.
Organize, plan, and lead camp programs
Other duties may be assigned as required
Essential Functions
Be physically able to accompany campers to any of the camp activities
Assure the supervision of the campers within the NYS Department of Health and ACA accreditation guidelines for camp ratios at all times
Follow the NYS Department of Health and American Camp Association guidelines for all activities
Apply positive youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement and engagement of youth
Have the visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting as well as physical symptoms of camper injury or illness
Have the auditory ability to respond appropriately to hazards and any camper concerns
Be able to observe camper behavior in daily camp life, respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and deal appropriately with any challenging behavior
Ability to lead programs as designated by the Camp Leadership team
Qualifications
18 years of age or older
Experience as a camper or working with children
CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Responding to Emergencies desired
Ability to communicate effectively with the Head Resident and Camp Director, work as part of a team with all camp staff, campers, and camp families
Incorporates Teamwork and Flexibility into their daily work style
Ability to work with peers
Ability to resolve conflict
POSITION DETAILS:
This is a full time, (TEMPORARY) exempt position.
Salary and Benefit Details
The rate of pay will be $1800.00. (Rate will be reduced for any time scheduled but not worked during the period) The pay rate 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 jobs and apply using your professional profile.
Contact Bruce Condie at bcc5@cornell.edu with any questions.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
Job Title:
Association Tmp Camp Couns Sr
Level:
No Grade - Annual
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Contact Name:
Kelsey James
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