Camp Counselor
4 days ago
As a counselor, provide leadership and guidance for a group of campers. Participate in the general planning of the camp program. Assist Camp Program Directors with program activities. Under the supervision of the Camp Program Directors, plan and conduct programs in a specific program area for 4-H summer campers. Assist with all camp program activities and other camp-wide activities as assigned. Interpret safety and health regulations. Participate in staff meetings and training events as scheduled. For classification purposes, applicants 18 years of age or older will be hired under the title Senior Camp Counselor, while applicants 17 years of age will be hired under the title Junior Camp Counselor.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience working with children.
- The ability to lead at least one program activity suitable for camp leadership.
- Emotional maturity, good health, and vitality.
- Ability to work cooperatively with campers and other staff members.
- Willingness to learn
- Must be at least 17 years old to comply with NYS Department of Health regulations.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of college and coursework in education, physical education, outdoor recreation, youth development, or a related field.
- One or more years of experience as a camp counselor.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
*Certified Lifeguards will received an additional $600 and will start on 6/8/26 Note: Salary range based on years on staff. Salary range does not apply to first year J1 participants.
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary: $4,500 to $7,800 per season
Schedule: EXEMPT - Temp: 6/15/26 to 8/23/26
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available
HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
Applicants need to:
Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.
External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.
Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu
Job Title:
Association Tmp Camp Couns Sr
Level:
No Grade - Annual
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Contact Name:
Ashley Downs
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.
Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.
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