4H Camp Hidden Valley: Assistant Director - Watkins Glen, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension • Watkins Glen, NY • 5d ago

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 Assistant Director is responsible for operating the children's resident and day camp with the Camp Director, assisting with the training and supervision of staff, and assisting the Camp Director in administrative tasks. The Assistant Director is required to live on camp property for the entire camp season.

Duration

The Assistant Manager will assume this role on June 20th, 2026, to assist the Camp Manager in camp planning until move-in day, June 22rd, or when we take possession of the camp. The summer camp season includes one Senior Staff week beginning June 22rd, one week of mandatory staff training from June 28th through July 5th, 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 5th through August 11th. The Assistant Manager will remain on Camp until August 14th to assist in closing the camp facility

Specific Responsibilities

Supervise specialists, senior counselors, and junior counselors in all activity areas

Assist Camp Director with the preparation of staff monitoring and performance reviews

Assist in the oversight of Day Campers

Assist the Camp Director in communication with parents, camper homesick issues with staff, and oversee staff time off shifts

Assist Day Camp staff with planning activities and acquiring project materials

Oversee all programming development at camp

Enforce camp rules and regulations; model standards for conduct as they pertain to camp staff and campers

Enforce regulations per the Health and Safety Plan, approved by the NYS Department of Health

Follow all guidelines and recommendations per ACA certification

Establish good rapport and communicate with parents or guardians of campers on all matters related to camper experience

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

Essential Functions

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

Assure proper supervision of campers at all times

Be physically able to accompany campers to any camp activities

Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and youth engagement

Be able to observe camper behavior in daily camp life, respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and deal appropriately with any improper or challenging behavior

Preferred Qualifications

21 years of age by the start of the summer camping season

Previous experience in camp leadership and knowledge of 4-H Positive Youth Development

Incorporates Teamwork and Flexibility into their daily work style

Experience working with youth in an outdoor camp setting

Residential Camp experience desired

Ability to communicate effectively with Camp Director, the entire camp staff, and camp families

Ability to supervise and organize youth and adults

Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email

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

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a full time, (TEMPORARY) exempt position.

Salary and Benefit Details

The rate of pay will be $3500 (Rate will be reduced for any time scheduled but not worked during the period) The pay rate is commensurate with experience, certifications, responsibilities, and availability. Benefits are not available for this position.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

To be considered for this position, all candidates must:

Complete ALL sections of the online application and questionnaires.

Attach a Cover Letter.

Attach a Resume.

READ THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO BE SURE YOU ARE UPLOADING DOCUMENTS AS REQUESTED.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) Please refer to the "Applying for a Job (External Candidate)" document for additional guidance here: http://cce.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/applying_external.pdf.

Internal Applicants : Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County are considered internal applicants. Please log into Workday to search jobs and apply using your professional profile.

Contact Bruce Condie at bcc5@cornell.edu with any questions.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

Job Title:

Association Tmp Camp Program Director

Level:

No Grade - Annual

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contact Name:

Kelsey James

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement (https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs) . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

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