Camp Bristol Hills: Assistant Director - Canandaigua, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

8d•$3,413•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is to provide youth with a unique, fun outdoor experience under the guidance of positive role models, emphasizing positive social interaction, environmental awareness, and skill building. The temporary Summer Camp Assistant Director is responsible for working with the Camp Director to oversee the operation of the full scope of 4-H Camp Bristol Hills summer camping programs, assisting with training and supervision of staff, and assisting the Camp Director in administrative tasks. The Assistant Director is required to live on camp property for duration of the camp season. Duration The Assistant Director will assume this role on June 17, 2026, in order to assist the Camp Director and the Camp Manager in preparing the camp programs and facilities. The Assistant Director will work one and a half weeks of preparation, staff training week, and 5 weeks of residential camp that run from Sunday morning to Friday evening each week. Specific dates of camp are June 24 – August 7, 2026. Pending availability, the Assistant Director could begin work as early as June 1 based on program needs, training, and availability.

Requirements

21 years of age by the start of the summer season.
Experience working with youth in an outdoor camp setting.
Previous experience in camp leadership, and knowledge of 4-H and Positive Youth Development.
Ability to communicate effectively with Camp Director, entire camp staff, campers and camp families.
Incorporates teamwork and flexibility into their daily work style.
Ability to supervise and organize youth and adults.
Basic computing skills including spreadsheets, word processing and email.

Nice To Haves

Residential camp experience desired.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer and/or First Aid Responding to Emergencies desired.

Responsibilities

Supervise class specialists, camp counselors, and camp assistant counselors in all activity areas.
Assist Camp Director with preparation and delivery of staff performance reviews.
Assist the Camp Director to manage communication with parents, camper homesick issues with staff as well as oversee staff time-off shifts.
Assist the Camp Administrative Assistant with scheduling of classes, and other administrative paperwork as needed.
Assist Camp Clerk in the Camp Store and with gathering materials requisition sheets from staff.
Assist Camp Staff with planning activities and acquiring materials.
Enforce camp rules and regulations; model standards for conduct as they pertain to camp staff and campers, and enforce regulations in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan, approved by the NYS Department of Health.
Establish good rapport and communicate with parents or guardians of campers on all matters related to camper experience.
Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior.
Support and embrace diversity in all interactions with campers, other staff members, volunteers, and parents.
Implement programs that engage diverse backgrounds, interests and learning styles.
Be physically able to accompany the campers to any of the camp activities.
Ensure campers are properly supervised at all times.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement and empowerment of youth.
Have visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting as well as physical symptoms of camper injury or illness.
Have auditory ability to respond appropriately to hazards and any camper concerns.
Be able to observe camper and staff behavior in daily camp life, to respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior.