4H Camp Hidden Valley: Head Resident - Watkins Glen, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

9d•$2,500•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Hidden Valley 4-H Camp is to provide youth with a fun, residential camp experience under the guidance of positive role models that emphasize community building, positive social interactions, environmental awareness, and skill building. The Head Resident is responsible for working directly with the cabin counselors to ensure they have the tools and support needed to have the best possible interactions with the campers throughout the camping season. Duration The summer camp season includes one Senior Staff week beginning June 22nd, one week of mandatory staff training from June 28th through July 5th (alumni hands on training weekend is 7/3-7/5), and five full weeks and one partial week of residential and day camp running from Sunday at 11:00 AM to Friday at 6:00 PM. The specific dates the Camp is in operation are July 7th through August 11th. The Head Resident will remain on Camp until August 14th to assist in closing the camp facility. Specific Responsibilities Responsible for supporting all counselors that live or work in assigned cabins. This supervision includes daily check-ins, informal positive and constructive feedback, support during difficult or emergency situations, and providing input and direction about strategies for working with specific children or the group. They also support the staff in developing and implementing fun, creative, engaging activities in their assigned cabins. Responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of all evening activities and special weekly programming. (e.g., Color War) Formal feedback will be done with all Cabin Counselors in conjunction with the Camp Manager. This includes a formal check-in during staff training, one at the mid-point of the summer and one at the end of the summer. The Head Resident is responsible for filling out feedback forms for each counselor and providing information to the Camp Manager about job performance. The Head Resident will facilitate the social growth of the campers through activities and during less structured times. In addition, they give the counselors who work directly with campers the tools they need to help them succeed at camp. The Head Resident is responsible for managing campers' behavior, which may include de-escalation, parent follow-up, and creating behavior plans, when necessary. The Head Resident works with the Camp Manager and Camp Registrar with cabin assignments each week. 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. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Subject-specific certifications; CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Responding to Emergencies
Ability to communicate effectively with Camp Manager, the entire camp staff, campers, and camp families
Incorporates Teamwork and Flexibility into their daily work style
Former experience as a counselor or working with children
Ability to supervise and organize youth and adults
Ability to plan and lead programs

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting all counselors that live or work in assigned cabins.
This supervision includes daily check-ins, informal positive and constructive feedback, support during difficult or emergency situations, and providing input and direction about strategies for working with specific children or the group.
They also support the staff in developing and implementing fun, creative, engaging activities in their assigned cabins.
Responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of all evening activities and special weekly programming. (e.g., Color War)
Formal feedback will be done with all Cabin Counselors in conjunction with the Camp Manager.
The Head Resident is responsible for filling out feedback forms for each counselor and providing information to the Camp Manager about job performance.
The Head Resident will facilitate the social growth of the campers through activities and during less structured times.
In addition, they give the counselors who work directly with campers the tools they need to help them succeed at camp.
The Head Resident is responsible for managing campers' behavior, which may include de-escalation, parent follow-up, and creating behavior plans, when necessary.
The Head Resident works with the Camp Manager and Camp Registrar with cabin assignments each week.
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.
Other duties may be assigned as required