This position will serve as Day Camp Coordinator for DPF 4-H Camp, a residential summer camp owned and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County, located in Riverhead, New York. The primary responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to: supervision of assigned staff and campers, counselling staff members for job success, assisting with camper supervision including but not limited to dealing with camper behavior issues, failure to thrive in camp environment, etc., assisting with weekly program design, implementing afternoon and evening programs and activities, assisting in daily operations of the DPF 4-H Camp as directed. This position accepts and performs all position duties outlined in this position description, and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned and deemed appropriate by the DPF 4-H Camp Director and/or Camp Team Leader. (NOTE: This position includes cabin responsibilities as needed.)
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications (will train or assist with re-certifications if necessary).
- Experience in the supervision of campers and staff in a camp or structured environment.
- Desire, ability and willingness to work and live in a camp community and to reside at DPF 4-H Camp, Riverhead, NY (including overnights) the entire time 4-H Camp is in session.
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.
- Ability to work flexible hours which will include evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 21 years of age preferred.
- Experience in leadership roles, or currently working in the education field.
- Demonstrated ability to teach skills to other staff members and campers of all ages.
- Previous camp staff experience.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and provide guidance.
- Demonstrated ability and desire to work with children and young adults outdoors.
- Good character, integrity and adaptability. Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Program Responsibilities- 85%
- Represent DPF 4-H Campininitialcontactwithparents and campers on opening day of each session,makingeveryeffort to makecampers and parentsfeelcomfortableandwelcome.
- Keep in directcommunicationwiththeCampDirectorand/orCamp Specialist regardingallpertinentcampissues.
- AssistCampDirector in providingimplementationandsupport for camper cabins,activities and classes,includingspecialprograms(afternoon,evening and weekend)utilizingresearch-based4-Hcurriculum.
- Implementappropriatesubjectmattercurriculum,certification.
- Provide support to Counselors as needed for added success in their positions.
- AssistCampDirector in providingguidanceandsupport to staff,relating to specialneedscampers,conflictmediation(campersand/orstaff),andspecialconcerns(campersand/orstaff).
- Assistinthedesign of developmentallyappropriateleadershiptrainingprograms for variousages,maturitylevels, and skills.
- Assistinthedevelopmentofstaffin-servicetrainingprograms,includingpre-camptraining of counselingstaff.
- Assist in the development of camper activities and classes, including evening programs and weekend program.
- Assistinevaluating the effectivenessofallprogramofferingsunder the leadership and directionofthe4-H CampDirector.
- Assistothercabincounselorsinsupervisionof6-16campers in cabin.See to theirsafety and well- being at alltimes.
- Collect cabin daily reports and review for camper issues not brought up during the day. Talk to affected campers and staff to see mediation.
- Be the main contact for conflict resolution for camper and staff needs. Seek additional resources when needed.
- Providesupervision of campersduringallmeals,recreationtime,freetime,swim,evening and weekendprograms and othercampactivities.
- Work with the Camp Specialist,ProgramDirectorsandCampCounselors to provide to allcampers the opportunity to participateinallcampactivities, and assist in providingsupportfortheseactivities.
- Be a positiverolemodelandensurethatbothcounselors and camperbehaviors are consistentwithcampstandards.
Administrative Responsibilities- 10%
- Enforce all camp health and safety standards, keeping campers safe at all times.
- Supervise assigned Program and Counselor staff.
- Assist in the coordination of developmentally appropriate leadership training programs (pre-season and in-season) for various ages, maturity levels, and skills.
- Assist Camp Director in the coordination and planning of camper activities and classes, including afternoon, special programs, evening and weekend activities.
- Assist in the coordination of staff in-service training programs, including pre-camp training of counseling staff.
- Oversee inventory and curriculum of program area.
- Assist in staff and camper assignments such as cabin assignments, staff assignments, time off, etc.
- Assist campers and staff in scheduling classes, and following the daily camp schedule.
- Monitor progress of classes and reports areas of concern to the Education Director.
- Oversee the maintenance and inspection of program equipment, supplies, and program sites, (including daily and end of season inventory) to ensure they are in good condition and are in safe working order. When needed take equipment out of service or request repairs.
- Assist in the daily upkeep of camp facilities. Maintain program area in an organized manner.
- Assist in the evaluation of the current camping season, and make suggestions for the next camping season.
- Perform other duties as assigned and/or reassigned as directed/required by the Camp Director or Camp Specialist.
- This position may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources.
Professional Improvement - 5%
- Attend DPF 4-H Camp orientation/training program, and participate in staff meetings and required training events as scheduled.
- In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
- Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety-Applied to all duties and functions.
- Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
- Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
- Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
POSITION DETAILS:
This is an exempt, full-time position, 100% FTE. The salary will be $4,000 to $5,000 commensurate with experience.
Pay Rate Type: Salary
HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Applicants need to attach/upload a resume 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) 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) document for additional guidance.
Contact Erika at
eh482@cornell.edu
with questions.
Sponsorship for employment visa status is not available for this position.
Job Title:
Association Tmp Camp Program Director
Level:
No Grade - Annual
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Contact Name:
Jerilynn Cross
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