Camp Bristol Hills: Jr. Counselor - Canandaigua, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

7d•$1,045•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 Camp Assistant Counselor’s role is to assist the counselors in supervising the campers and provide assistance in the kitchen during meals. The Camp Assistant Counselor lives in cabins with campers Duration The temporary summer camp season includes 1.5 weeks of on-site pre-camp that begins on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and at least 4 weeks of residential camp that run from Sunday morning to Friday evening each week. Specific dates of camp are July 5 – August 7, 2026. Pending availability, Assistant Camp Counselors could begin work as early as June 1 based on program needs, training, and availability. Specific Responsibilities Assists Cabin Counselor in responsibility for leadership and guidance of those campers in daily living, with special attention to; personal hygiene and safety, camper participation in all-camp activities, and mealtime behavior and habits. Participates in all activities with their groups, making camp fun for their campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and support. Assume responsibility for interpreting the rules, policies, and traditions of the camp to the camper. Ability to be flexible and realize that the needs of campers are foremost. Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior. Assume responsibility for the health and welfare of campers in his/her bunk. Essential Functions Be physically able to accompany the campers to any of the camp activities. Assure 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.

Requirements

17 years of age by the first day of working with campers.
Experience as a camper or working with children.
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 work with peers.
Ability to plan and lead programs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assists Cabin Counselor in responsibility for leadership and guidance of those campers in daily living, with special attention to; personal hygiene and safety, camper participation in all-camp activities, and mealtime behavior and habits.
Participates in all activities with their groups, making camp fun for their campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and support.
Assume responsibility for interpreting the rules, policies, and traditions of the camp to the camper.
Ability to be flexible and realize that the needs of campers are foremost.
Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior.
Assume responsibility for the health and welfare of campers in his/her bunk.
Be physically able to accompany the campers to any of the camp activities.
Assure 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.