Assistant Camp Director - Southold, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension • New York, NY

5d • $8,250 - $9,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Camp Director is responsible for camper well-being and successful adjustment to camp, and supports a community-oriented camp culture emphasizing acceptance, cooperation, and empathy. The role leads problem-solving and conflict-resolution processes addressing campers’ emotional well-being, health, and behavioral issues. It supervises Unit Coordinators and the CIT Coordinator, assists with staff selection, training, and evaluation, and serves as Camp Director in the Camp Director’s absence. The position is supervised by the Camp Director.

Administrative responsibilities include direction (45%), management (45%), coordination and operations (5%), and professional improvement (5%). Direction includes guiding and communicating with unit staff, conducting meetings and staff evaluations, implementing performance-improvement strategies, recognizing outstanding performance, and supporting continuous program improvement. Management includes monitoring camper health, emotional well-being, and safety; supervising and evaluating coordinators; ensuring compliance with camp policies and health and safety procedures; documenting and managing incidents; supporting staff and campers through homesickness, conflict, and special needs; communicating with parents about incidents that counselors or coordinators cannot resolve; and implementing the camp safety plan approved by the Suffolk County Department of Health.

Coordination and operations may include assisting with camper arrival and departure, orientation, and staff training. The position also involves developing and pursuing a professional development plan with the supervisor and Executive Director, supporting Cornell Cooperative Extension activities, and performing other assigned duties. Across all duties, the employee must support a safe working environment, follow applicable regulations and policies, help prevent accidents and injuries, and communicate hazards to supervisors.

The role is based in Southold, New York, requires living on site, and includes flexible hours that may include evenings and weekends. The stated salary is $8,250 to $9,900 per season for an exempt, regularly scheduled 40-hour work week. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

• Must be at least 25 years old or have a Bachelor’s degree to comply with NYS Department of Health regulations.
• At least 24 weeks of administrative or supervisory experience in camping or related experience.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required.
• Must be able to live on site.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with the position.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or coursework in education, youth development, outdoor recreation, physical education, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support camper well-being and successful adjustment to camp.
• Lead problem-solving and conflict resolution concerning campers’ emotional well-being, health, and behavior.
• Support a camp culture emphasizing acceptance, cooperation, and empathy.
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate Unit Coordinators and the CIT Coordinator.
• Assist with staff selection, training, and evaluation.
• Guide and communicate with unit staff, conduct staff meetings, direct staff evaluations, implement performance-improvement strategies, and recognize outstanding performance.
• Promote continuous improvement and excellence among program staff.
• Communicate regularly with coordinators to identify strengths, concerns, solutions, and program ideas.
• Identify and address camper health, emotional well-being, and safety concerns, and implement strategies for campers, parents, and staff.
• Ensure compliance with camp policies and procedures that protect camper and staff health and safety.
• Support health and safety standards in programs, activities, and daily routines.
• Ensure staff document critical incidents through CIMRs (Concern, Incident, and Medical Report).
• Manage post-incident resolution and debriefing in consultation with the Program Director workgroup, and update policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Manage evaluations of staff performance, program and youth development outcomes, and camper satisfaction.
• Promote strategies for safe, healthy, and supportive camper environments, including support for homesickness, conflict, and special needs.
• Serve as the primary contact between camp and parents when counselors or coordinators cannot resolve a camper incident.
• Serve as Camp Director when the Camp Director is absent.
• Implement health and safety guidelines and procedures in the camp safety plan approved by the Suffolk County Department of Health.
• Assist with camper arrivals, departures, orientation, and other functions as needed.
• Assist with staff training during pre-service orientation.
• Develop and pursue a professional development plan with the supervisor and Executive Director.
• Support Cornell Cooperative Extension activities and perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow applicable regulations and health and safety policies, proactively prevent accidents and injuries, and report hazards to supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed