4H Camp Hidden Valley: Sr. Counselor - Watkins Glen, NY

Position Overview The mission of Hidden Valley 4-H Camp is to provide youth with a fun, residential camp experience under the guidance of positive role models that emphasize community building, positive social interactions, environmental awareness, and skill building. The Sr. Camp Counselor is accountable for the initial supervision of the camper and ensures the camper is enjoying and participating in the programs offered at camp. The counselor lives in cabins with campers. Duration The summer camp season includes one week of mandatory pre-camp training from June28 through July5, five full weeks, and one partial week of residential and day camp that runs from Sunday at 11:00AM to Friday at 6:00PM. Specific dates the camp is in operation are July5 through August7. The counselor will remain at the camp until August14 to assist in closing the camp facility. Responsibilities Live in a cabin with campers and assume leadership and guidance of those campers in daily living, with particular attention to personal hygiene and safety, camper participation in all-camp activities, management of homesickness, the inclusion of campers in cabin activities, and mealtime behavior. Be assigned to one of the four program areas—Nature, Sports & Rec, Aquatics, or Arts & Crafts—weekly to assist the Program Specialists in offering activities specific to each area. Aquatics requires lifeguarding certification. Follow the rules, policies, and traditions of Hidden Valley 4-H camp for all campers and staff. Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior. Support the health, including social-emotional well-being, of campers in the cabin, with support from the Head Resident and the Nurse. Embrace diversity in all interactions with campers, staff members, volunteers, and parents and implement programs that engage diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning styles. Organize, plan, and lead camp programs. Other duties may be assigned as required. Essential Functions Be physically able to accompany campers to any of the camp activities. Assure the supervision of the campers within the NYS Department of Health and ACA accreditation guidelines for camp ratios at all times. Follow the NYS Department of Health and American Camp Association guidelines for all activities. Apply positive youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement and engagement of youth. Have the visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting and physical symptoms of camper injury or illness. Have the auditory ability to respond appropriately to hazards and any camper concerns. Be able to observe camper behavior in daily camp life, respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and deal appropriately with any challenging behavior. Lead programs as designated by the Camp Leadership team. Qualifications 18 years of age or older. Experience as a camper or working with children. CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid and responding to emergencies desired. Ability to communicate effectively with the Head Resident and Camp Director, work as part of a team with all camp staff, campers, and camp families. Incorporates teamwork and flexibility into daily work style. Ability to work with peers and resolve conflict. Position Details This is a full-time, temporary exempt position. Salary: $1,725.00–$1,925.00 while working the full summer season (rate reduced for any time scheduled but not worked). Benefits are not available for this position. No relocation or VISA sponsorship available. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cornell University