Camp Bristol Hills: Day Camp Program Director - Canandaigua, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

7d•$2,363•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 Day Camp Program Director is responsible for the planning and implementing of the Day Camp Program for campers going into Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. The Day Camp Program Director also oversees the Sprout Camp Residential Program for campers going into 1st – 3rd Grades. The Day Camp Program Director does not need to live on camp property except during the Sprout Program week. Duration The Day Camp Program 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 Day Camp Program Director will work one week of preparation, staff training program (June 24-July 3), and 5 weeks of camp that run from Monday morning to Friday evening each week. Specific dates of camp are July 5 – August 7, 2026. Pending availability, the Day Camp Program Director could begin work as early as June 1 based on program needs, training, and availability. Specific Responsibilities Develop weekly program activity schedule utilizing age-appropriate activities that focus on Positive Youth Development for the 5 to 8-year-old campers. Supervise select Camp Staff in all Day Camp activity areas. Provide feedback on Day Camp Staff to the Camp Director for use in performance management. Work with the camp registrar to ensure all camper medical information is accurate and updated. Provide supportive and timely communication with day camp parents as needed for the success of each camper. 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. Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior. Participate and provide leadership in all camp programs. Other duties may be assigned as required. Essential Functions 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 behavior in daily camp life, to respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior. Qualifications 21 years of age or older. Experience working with youth in an outdoor camp setting. Previous experience in Camp Leadership. Ability to supervise and organize youth and adults. Ability to communicate effectively with Camp Director, entire camp staff, campers, and camp families. Incorporates Teamwork and Flexibility into their daily work style. Good character. Ability to plan and lead programs. First Aid Responding to Emergency and/or CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificates desired. Position Details This is a full-time, (TEMPORARY) exempt position. Salary and Benefit Details The salary will be $2,363 (Rate will be reduced for any time scheduled, but not worked during the period) Salary is commensurate with experience, certifications, responsibilities, and availability. Benefits are not available for this position.

Requirements

21 years of age or older.
Experience working with youth in an outdoor camp setting.
Previous experience in Camp Leadership.
Ability to supervise and organize youth and adults.
Ability to communicate effectively with Camp Director, entire camp staff, campers, and camp families.
Incorporates Teamwork and Flexibility into their daily work style.
Good character.
Ability to plan and lead programs.
Be physically able to accompany the campers to any of the camp activities.
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.

Nice To Haves

First Aid Responding to Emergency and/or CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificates desired.

Responsibilities

Develop weekly program activity schedule utilizing age-appropriate activities that focus on Positive Youth Development for the 5 to 8-year-old campers.
Supervise select Camp Staff in all Day Camp activity areas.
Provide feedback on Day Camp Staff to the Camp Director for use in performance management.
Work with the camp registrar to ensure all camper medical information is accurate and updated.
Provide supportive and timely communication with day camp parents as needed for the success of each camper.
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.
Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior.
Participate and provide leadership in all camp programs.
Other duties may be assigned as required.
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.
Be able to observe camper behavior in daily camp life, to respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior.