Senior Camp Counselor - Riverhead, NY

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.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Program Responsibilities - 85%

• Represent the DPF 4-H Camp in initial contact with parents and campers on opening day of each session, making every effort to make campers and parents feel comfortable and welcome.
• Assist other cabin counselors in supervision of 6-16 campers in cabin. See to their safety and well-being at all times.
• Provide supervision of campers during all meals, recreation time, free time, free swim, evening, weekend programs and other camp activities.
• Provide to all campers the opportunity to participate in all camp activities, and assist Camp Director, Program Director, and Area Program Coordinators in providing support for these activities.
• Cooperate with Coordinators, Directors and other Counselors in the development and implementation of all DPF 4-H camp activities, including afternoon, special programs, evening and weekend activities.
• Utilize research-based 4-H curriculum for program planning and delivery.
• Be a positive role model and ensure that both counselor and camper behaviors are consistent with camp standards.
• Teach all classes as directed by the Area Program Coordinators and Camp Director.
• Assist in the implementation of special programs including afternoon, evening and weekend activities.
• Assist in distributing award recognition and participation certificates to campers when earned.
• Review weekly camp medical bulletins, and stay aware of special medical requirements of campers you are helping to supervise.
• Ensure all special needs are met (i.e. medications, individual needs).
• Provide support for individual campers who have difficulty adjusting to campers and/or camp life.

Administrative Responsibilities- 10%

• Enforce all camp health and safety standards, keeping campers safe at all times.
• Supervise assigned Jr. Counselors.
• Assist campers in scheduling classes, and following the daily camp schedule.
• Complete daily report forms.
• Cooperate and assist Coordinators, Directors an