Senior Counselor
Department: Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp, Southold, NYPosted: 06/01/2012
Brief Summary: A Senior Counselor for Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp is responsible for supervising campers to affect a safe community (physically and emotionally) and develop supportive relationships with campers and co-counselors. Contribute to the clear communication of all camper health and wellness issues between co-counselor, Unit Leaders, the Wellness Director, the Health Director, and the Camp Director.
Be available to attend and participate in All-Staff Training, and entire camp program. Be prepared to flexibly adapt to the diverse situations that arise at a co-ed, residential summer camp. Continuously reinforce policies and procedures found in the Peconic Dunes' Risk Management Manual. Speak and behave in a professional manner with staff, children, parents, visitors, et cetera, at all times. Support a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes empathy, continuous improvement, and high performance. These duties are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties will be assigned as required.
Specific Responsibilities: All counselors at Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp serve as both cabin counselor (JC, SC or Unit Leader) and activity specialist (instructor, coordinator or program director). This "B" position announcement should be paired with an "A" position announcement.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years old to comply with the NYS Dept. of Health regulations. Two years of camp training or equivalent experience working with children. Two years of experience relating to coordinating or supervising peers.
Preferred Qualifications: Pursuing a degree of study relating to education or activity area. Current certification in American Red Cross CPR and First Aid. One summer of resident camp experience as a counselor/instructor. One year of experience in a volunteer / community service organization.
Work Schedule: Depends on "A" position requirements
Benefits: No benefits
Date Position Available: Depends on "A" position requirements
Contact: Melissa Elkins
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Suffolk County
423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-8629
Download an application: http://ccesuffolk.org/employment-opportunities/
Send application, resume & cover letter to: info@peconicdunes.com
