*8-WEEK CAMP SEASON (6/17/2024 - 8/9/2024)*
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will serve as a Program Area Coordinator (Arts & Crafts, Sports & Recreation, Nature & Outdoor Education, Ropes, Archery) 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 through the development and delivery of 4-H programming that is safe, fun and appropriate to the campers’ ages and abilities.
Job duties will include, but not be limited to: assisting with weekly program design, implementing afternoon and evening programs and activities, assisting in daily operations of 4-H Camp Wabasso as directed; and supervising 4-H campers and counseling staff.
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 includes cabin responsibilities.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have subject matter background and experience in the area (Arts & Crafts, Nature and Outdoor Education, Camping & Rec, Ropes or Archery) that this position will be coordinating.
• Willingness and ability to take any required trainings for the position (example: the archery coordinator would need to take the NYS 4-H Shooting Sports training).
These 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.
• 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: $3,600.
00 per year
Work Location: In person