4H Camp Hidden Valley: Sr. Counselor - Watkins Glen, NY
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 Sr. Camp Counselor is accountable for the initial supervision of the camper. The Sr. Camp Counselor's job is to ensure the camper is enjoying and participating in the programs offered at camp. The Sr. Camp Counselor lives in cabins with campers. Duration The summer camp season includes one week of mandatory pre-camp training from June 28th through July 5th, five full weeks, and one partial week of residential and day camp that runs from Sunday at 11:00 AM to Friday at 6:00 PM. Specific dates the camp is in operation are July 5th through August 7th. The Camp Counselor will remain at the camp until August 14th to assist in closing the camp facility.
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Experience as a camper or working with children
- Ability to communicate effectively with the Head Resident and Camp Director, work as part of a team with all camp staff, campers, and camp families
- Incorporates Teamwork and Flexibility into their daily work style
- Ability to work with peers
- Ability to resolve conflict
Nice To Haves
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Responding to Emergencies desired
Responsibilities
- Live in a cabin with campers
- Assume responsibility for leadership and guidance of those campers in daily living, with particular attention to personal hygiene and safety, camper participation in all-camp activities, management of homesickness, the inclusion of campers in cabin activities, and mealtime behavior
- Be assigned to one of the four program areas, Nature, Sports & Rec., Aquatics, or Arts & Crafts, weekly to assist the Program Specialists in offering activities specific to each area. Aquatics requires lifeguarding certification.
- Assume responsibility for following the rules, policies, and traditions of Hidden Valley 4-H camp for all campers and staff
- Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior
- Assume responsibility for the health, including social-emotional and well-being of campers in the Cabin, with support from the Head Resident and the Nurse (Health Supervisor)
- 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.
- Organize, plan, and lead camp programs
- Other duties may be assigned as required
- Be physically able to accompany campers to any of the camp activities
- Assure the supervision of the campers within the NYS Department of Health and ACA accreditation guidelines for camp ratios at all times
- Follow the NYS Department of Health and American Camp Association guidelines for all activities
- Apply positive youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement and engagement of youth
- Have the visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting as well as physical symptoms of camper injury or illness
- Have the auditory ability to respond appropriately to hazards and any camper concerns
- Be able to observe camper behavior in daily camp life, respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and deal appropriately with any challenging behavior
- Ability to lead programs as designated by the Camp Leadership team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
