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About the Role
Provide leadership and guidance for a group of campers, assisting with program planning and delivery. Responsible for administrative leadership within a unit, fostering teamwork, and ensuring clear communication.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and guidance for a group of campers.
- Participate in the general planning of the camp program.
- Assist Camp Program Directors with program activities.
- Plan and conduct programs in a specific program area for 4-H summer campers.
- Assist with all camp program activities and other camp-wide activities as assigned.
- Interpret safety and health regulations.
- Participate in staff meetings and training events as scheduled.
- Provide administrative leadership for a unit of 3-6 cabins.
- Develop and coordinate unit activities during afternoon and evening cabin time, evening programs, meals, etc.
- Set goals with unit counselors and foster teamwork to achieve goals.
- Facilitate unit meetings to share ideas, delegate tasks, and ensure clear communication within the unit.
- Ensure all cabin members are accounted for during scheduled cabin times.
- Provide regular feedback to unit counselors and senior administrative staff.
- Work with Program Director to investigate and create additional program resources.
- Make suggestions to the Program Director for the development of new activities.
- Work closely with Program Director to develop educational and recreational program activities.
- Lead educational activities that engage campers and provide opportunities for knowledge acquisition and skill development.
- Teach and deliver the existing camp program as defined.
- Teach innovative camp programs.
- Interact with camp participants.
- Utilize a variety of proven educational methodologies.
- Evaluate campers' abilities and skills in program areas to ensure an appropriate program level and activities.
- Continuously evaluate program activities and consult with Program Director to adjust based on evaluation as needed.
- Prepare written evaluation reports as directed.
- Supervise campers in your assigned group to ensure safety.
- Enforce camp rules with campers in your charge by consistently adhering to procedures.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities and daily routines.
- Actively supervise the daily routines of wake-up, chores, meals, camper hygiene, rest, and bedtimes.
- Recognize and respond to problems as they arise.
- Supervise all safety procedures required for assigned activity.
- Be alert and monitor campers' needs.
- Discuss camper needs with Camp Director and parents, as appropriate.
- Work with and support other counselors to ensure a cohesive camping environment.
- Set a good example and role model by demonstrating respect, cleanliness, punctuality, cooperation, caring, sportsmanship, manners, and healthy habits.
- Instruct campers on emergency procedures.
- Take attendance frequently for assigned groups of campers and report any campers not accounted for to Supervisor immediately.
- Explain camp and cabin rules to campers in your charge.
- Report hazards, unsafe conditions, equipment, and facilities to the Facilities Manager or Camp Director.
- Coordinate and assist in preparing required camper health records.
- Document incidents and concerns as directed.
- Make positive connections with campers and develop meaningful, respectful relationships.
- Facilitate problem-solving through active listening, guidance, and conflict mediation.
- Assist with camper personal and health problems.
- Explain all safety procedures required for assigned activity.
- Determine equipment and supply needs and submit them to Program Director.
- Prepare space, equipment, and materials for daily activities in a manner that optimizes camper motivation and learning.
- Assist with weekly overnight and day camp drop off and pick up; parking duties, health check-ins, or other duties as assigned.
- Answer parent questions for day camper and overnight camper drop-off and pick-up.
- Complete reports and maintain accurate records as directed.
- Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and meetings.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly program space.
- Maintain program equipment in a safe condition.
- Maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment.
- In cooperation with Supervisor and Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan.
- Collaborate in activities that 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
- Experience working with children.
- Must be able to lead one program suitable for camp.
- Emotional maturity, good health, and vitality.
- Ability to work cooperatively with campers and other staff members.
- Willingness to learn.
- Must be at least 18 years old to comply with NYS Department of Health regulations.
- 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
- Leadership
- Guidance
- Program Planning
- Program Development
- Program Delivery
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Safety Interpretation
- Health Regulation Interpretation
- Conflict Mediation
- Problem-Solving
- First Aid/CPR certification
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Temporary
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- One year of college and coursework in education, physical education, outdoor recreation, youth development, or a related field.
- One or more years of experience as a camp counselor.
Salary/Compensations
- $5,550 - $7,200 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
- Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer.
- The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions.