H Camp Assistant Camp Director - Mountain View, NY

Position: 4-H Camp Overlook Assistant Camp Director - Mountain View, NY
Location: New York

This position will serve as Assistant Camp Director for 4-H Camp Overlook, an overnight summer camp owned and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Franklin and St. Lawrence County, located in Owls Head, New York. The primary responsibility of this position is to further the mission of camp by assisting the Camp Director with administration, management and supervision of staff and campers.

Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting the Camp Director with design, delivery and evaluation of a summer camp program that meets the needs and interests of campers and parents, assisting in the implementation of afternoon and evening programs; assisting in daily operations, assisting with supervision of 4-H campers and counseling staff, and assisting with weekly camp paperwork – online registration and scheduling, camp store, day camper sign in, and reviewing and maintaining paperwork/logs as required.

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 4-H Camp Overlook Director.

NOTE:

This position does not include regular cabin responsibilities, but it is possible it could include occasional cabin responsibilities.# IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:# PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING## All applicants must complete an application packet, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.
** All External Applicants** (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.
** All Internal Applicants** (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: . Please contact the Franklin County CCE Office at  with questions.
** POSITION DETAILS:
** This position is a full-time exempt position, Sunday through Friday. The rate for this position is $500 to $600 per week commensurate on experience.
** POSITION INFORMATION:
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree required.  If no Bachelor's degree, employee must be at least 25 years old with relevant experience to comply with NYS DOH regulations.
* Supervising or leadership experience.
* Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
* Desire, ability and willingness to work and live in a camp community and to reside at 4-H Camp Overlook, Mountain View, 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.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Two (2) years of previous camp work experience, or equivalent. Administrative/leadership experience at an overnight summer camp or similar environment is highly preferred.
* Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications (will train if necessary).
* Understanding of the developmental needs of youth of all ages.
* Demonstrated ability and desire to work with children and young adults indoors and outdoors.
* Demonstrated ability to relate to one’s peer group.
* Demonstrated ability to accept guidance and supervision.
* Demonstrated ability to teach skills to other staff members and campers of all ages.
* Good character, integrity, adaptability, and resiliency skills during adverse situations.
* Experience working with youth of all ages.
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* Position Responsibilities:

**** Job Duties - 95%
** 1. Assist the Camp Director in overseeing all aspects of managing, coordinating, and operating an overnight summer youth camp.
* Assist the Camp Director in maintaining a safe camping environment and abiding by all Department of Health (DOH) regulations and the Camp Safety Manual.
* Assist the Camp Director in providing guidance, direction, and support to staff, relating to camper needs, conflict mediation (campers and staff) and special concerns.
* Assist in providing supervision of campers during all meals, recreation time, free time, free swim, evening…