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About the Role

Responsible for camper well-being and successful adjustment to camp, supporting a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes acceptance, cooperation, and empathy. This role involves leading problem-solving and conflict-resolution processes, supervising Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinator, and assisting with staff selection, training, and evaluation. The position serves as Camp Director in his/her absence.

Responsibilities

Lead unit staff guidance and communication, including conducting staff meetings, directing staff evaluation processes, implementing performance improvement strategies, and recognizing outstanding performance.
Direct program staff to seek continuous improvement and achieve excellence.
Direct and communicate regularly with the Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinators to identify strengths, concerns, possible solutions, and new program ideas.
In consultation with Camp Director, take corrective actions to reduce risks and ensure safe camp management.
Communicate daily with Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinator to proactively identify and address areas of concern regarding camper health, emotional well-being, and safety.
Identify and implement strategies to address camper, parent, and staff concerns.
Supervise, direct and evaluate Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinator.
Ensure compliance with all camp policies and procedures that protect camper and staff health and safety.
Support high health and safety standards in all programs, activities, and daily routines.
Support a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes acceptance, cooperation, and empathy.
Ensure staff documents critical incidents through CIMRs (Concern, Incident, and Medical Report).
Manage post-incidents in consultation with the Program Director workgroup, including resolution with the camper(s) and staff, incident debriefing, and updating policies and procedures.
Manage evaluation processes for staff performance, program and youth development outcomes, and camper satisfaction.
Promote strategies for creating safe, healthy, and supportive environments for campers and how to work with campers experiencing homesickness, conflict, and special needs.
Serve as the primary contact between camp and parents whenever an incident involving a camper that counselors or coordinators cannot resolve.
Serve as Camp Director if he or she is absent from camp.
Implement health and safety guidelines and procedures described in the camp safety plan approved by the Suffolk County Department of Health.
Assist with weekly camper arrival and departure processes, camper orientation, and other functions as needed.
Assist with staff training during pre-service orientation.
Jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and address changes and Association priorities.
Collaborate in activities that generally support Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement, and standards.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Requirements

Must be at least 25 years old or have a Bachelor’s degree to comply with NYS Department of Health regulations.
Must have at least 24 weeks of administrative or supervisory experience in camping or related experience.
Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required.
Must be able to live on site.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
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.

Skills

Problem-solving
Conflict-resolution
Supervision
Staff selection
Staff training
Staff evaluation
Communication
Risk management
Health and safety compliance
Youth development
Interpersonal skills

Location

On site

Work Type

Full-time
Exempt

Experience Level

24 weeks of administrative or supervisory experience in camping or related experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree
College degree or course work in education, youth development, outdoor recreation, physical education, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$8,250 to $9,900 per season

About the Company

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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 of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu