Senior Camp Counselor

*NOW HIRING for 2024 Summer Camp Season!!!* *Position Summary:* This position will serve as a Senior Camp Counselor for the 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: assisting with weekly program design and implementation of all the DPF 4-H Camp programs and activities, and providing overall supervision and direction to assigned Junior Camp Counselors and youth participating in camp programs and activities.
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 Specialist.
_(NOTE: This position includes cabin responsibilities.
)_ *Required Qualifications:* · Must be 18 years of age.
· Must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications (will train and assist with re-certifications if necessary).
· Must have at least one (1) program life skill suitable for camp program area.
· 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.
· Ability to work flexible hours which will include evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
*Preferred Qualifications:* · Demonstrated ability to supervisor program counselors, junior counselors, and make scheduling assignments.
· Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-faceted recreation program of teaching skills setting up intramural and inter-camp activities.
· Demonstrated knowledge and skills in officiating team and individual activities and the ability to teach these skills to staff and campers of all ages.
· Demonstrated ability to maintain recreation areas and equipment.
· Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
· Demonstrated ability to relate to one’s peer group.
· Demonstrated ability to accept guidance and supervision.
· Good character, integrity and adaptability.
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control.
*POSITION DETAILS:* * There are ten (15) position openings.
These are all exempt, temporary, seasonal, full-time position, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week.
The salary will range from $3,300 to $4,000 commensurate with experience.
*HOW TO APPLY:* Review of applications will begin immediately.
Position will remain open until qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
Visit the following link to apply: https://cornell.
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myworkdayjobs.
com/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/Senior-Camp-Counselor---Riverhead--NY\_WDR-00041264 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 516-832-2591 ext.
104 with questions.
Sponsorship for employment visa status is not available for this position.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job.
If you require an accommodation so that you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-6120.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $3,300.
00 - $4,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Retirement plan Work Location: In person