H Camp Senior Camp Counselor - Mountain View, NY

Position: 4-H Camp Overlook Senior Camp Counselor - Mountain View, NY
Location: New York

This position will serve as a Senior Camp Counselor for 4-H Camp Overlook, an overnight summer camp owned and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of Franklin and St. Lawrence County, located in Mountain View, New York. Senior Counselors are the primary caregivers of campers (ages 6-16) at 4-H Camp Overlook. Counselors are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out 4-H experiential hands-on activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.

This position performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned and deemed appropriate by the 4-H Camp Overlook Director. (

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This position includes overnight 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 $190 to $340 per week commensurate on experience.
** POSITION INFORMATION:
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Must be 18 years of age.
* Must demonstrate knowledge and/or skill in camp program area(s). Program areas include arts and crafts, high adventure challenge, nature, outdoor learning & science education (NOLS), shooting sports, teamwork & sports recreation, and waterfront.
* Current certification and/or willingness and ability to take any required trainings for the position (example: archery instructors would need to take the NYS 4-H Shooting Sports training). Trainings would likely be prior to camp starting and may require travel to another area of the state.
* Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
* Willingness to learn and understand the development needs of youth of all ages.
* 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:

*** Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications (will train if necessary).
* Desire and ability to work with youth indoors and outdoors.
* Demonstrated ability to relate to one’s peer group.
* Demonstrated ability to accept guidance and supervision.
* Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
* Participation in Counselor in Training program at 4-H Camp or other youth camp.
* Experience working with youth of all ages.
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* Position Responsibilities:

**** Job Duties - 95%
** 1. Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in the cabin, within activities, and throughout camp to meet the intended camper outcomes.
* Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
* Ensure campers are always supervised: during meals, free times, class times, transition times, overnight in the cabin, and all-camp activities.
* Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
* Assist campers in following the daily schedule.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
* Utilize 4-H curriculum to develop lesson plans for camp classes.
* Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities.
* Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
* Provide for the progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and…