CIT Coordinator - Southold, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY
•$5,950 - $7,600

About The Position

The CIT Coordinator participates in general planning for the camp program and assists with camp program activities and other camp-wide activities as assigned. The role interprets safety and health regulations and participates in scheduled staff meetings and training events. The coordinator develops and implements learning activities for Counselors-in-Training (CITs), sets goals with them, and fosters teamwork. The role facilitates group meetings where CITs can share ideas, evaluate progress, and plan participation in camp events and ceremonies. The coordinator ensures CITs are accounted for during scheduled unit times and provides and receives regular feedback from counselors and senior administrative staff. This is an exempt temporary seasonal position in Southold, New York, scheduled from June 8, 2027, through August 23, 2027. The stated salary is $5,950–$7,600 per season. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old to comply with New York State Department of Health regulations.
  • Experience working with children.
  • Ability to facilitate at least one program area.
  • Emotional maturity, good health, and vitality.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with campers and other staff members.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Ability to meet travel requirements associated with the position.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of college (30 or more credit hours) 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.
  • Lifeguard instructor certification.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in general planning of the camp program.
  • Assist with camp program activities and other camp-wide activities as assigned.
  • Interpret safety and health regulations.
  • Participate in scheduled staff meetings and training events.
  • Develop and implement learning activities for CITs.
  • Set goals with CITs and foster teamwork to achieve them.
  • Facilitate group meetings to share ideas, evaluate progress, and plan participation in camp events and ceremonies.
  • Ensure CITs are accounted for during scheduled unit times.
  • Provide and receive regular feedback from counselors and senior administrative staff.
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