*8-WEEK CAMP SEASON (6/17/2024 - 8/9/2024)*
This position will serve as Assistant Director for 4-H Camp Wabasso, an overnight summer camp owned and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County, located in Redwood, 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 Wabasso Director.
NOTE: This position does not include regular cabin responsibilities, but it is possible it could include occasional cabin responsibilities.
*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
Must be at least 18 years of age.
•Two (2) years of previous camp work experience, or equivalent.
Equivalent experience could be work in the youth development field, higher education in the youth development field, experience as a camper and counselor-in-training classes, or a combination.
Administrative/leadership experience at an overnight summer camp or similar environment is highly preferred.
•Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
•Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks).
•Desire, ability and willingness to work and live in a camp community and to reside at 4-H Camp Wabasso, Redwood, 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,000.
00 per year
Work Location: In person