Senior Counselor - 4-H Camp Owahta - McGraw, NY

Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions.: • Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment. • Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard. • Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Job Responsibilities - 95%: Program Planning & Facilitation • Engage fully and enthusiastically in all camp activities, including planning, facilitating and assisting in activities as assigned. • Take direction and guidance from Program Directors during program times. • Complete and follow through on tasks given to you by Program Directors during program times. • Assist in programs as needed. Camper Supervision & Youth Development • Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in the cabin, and throughout camp to meet the intended program outcomes. • Ensure campers are always supervised: during meals, free times, program times, transition times, overnight in the cabin, and all-camp activities. • Assist campers in following the daily schedule. • Provide guidance, direction and support to campers; relating to missing home, conflict mediation, personal hygiene, building friendships, developing independence, etc. • Be aware and proactive to camper and staff physical, emotional and mental needs and assist if appropriate, if not communicate it to camp leadership or camp nurse immediately. Safety, Health & Compliance • Role model, enforce and follow all safety procedures as per the NYS Department of Health and American Camp Association (ACA) regulations for overnight camp. • Complete NYS Department of Health reports and information when necessary or requested. • Ensure campers receive their medications as directed by the camp nurse. • Abide by and role model all 4-H Camp Owahta rules, policies and procedures throughout the summer camp season. Leadership, Teamwork & Communication • Serve as a positive role model for campers and staff through attitude, body language, and behavior at all times. • Establish and maintain positive rapport with all campers, families, staff, volunteers and camp visitors. • Cooperate and actively engage with directors, volunteers and counselors in the development and implementation of all camp activities. • Keep all coordinators, counselors and directors updated with pertinent information. • Communicate, support and collaborate on camper behavior management to camp leadership. Program Area & Facility Management • Monitor the condition of equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs immediately to the Outdoor Recreation Director or Assistant Camp Director.

Job Responsibilities - 95%: Program Planning & Facilitation • Engage fully and enthusiastically in all camp activities, including planning, facilitating and assisting in activities as assigned. • Take direction and guidance from Program Directors during program times. • Complete and follow through on tasks given to you by Program Directors during program times. • Assist in programs as needed. Camper Supervision & Youth Development • Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in the cabin, and throughout camp to meet the intended program outcomes. • Ensure campers are always supervised: during meals, free times, program times, transition times, overnight in the cabin, and all-camp activities. • Assist campers in following the daily schedule. • Provide guidance, direction and support to campers; relating to missing home, conflict mediation, personal hygiene, building friendships, developing independence, etc. • Be aware and proactive to camper and staff physical, emotional and mental needs and assist if appropriate, if not communicate it to camp leadership or camp nurse immediately. Safety, Health & Compliance • Role model, enforce and follow all safety procedures as per the NYS Department of Health and American Camp Association (ACA) regulations for overnight camp. • Complete NYS Department of Health reports and information when necessary or requested. • Ensure campers receive their medications as directed by the camp nurse. • Abide by and role model all 4-H Camp Owahta rules, policies and procedures throughout the summer camp season. Leadership, Teamwork & Communication • Serve as a positive role model for campers and staff through attitude, body language, and behavior at all times. • Establish and maintain positive rapport with all campers, families, staff, volunteers and camp visitors. • Cooperate and actively engage with directors, volunteers and counselors in the development and implementation of all camp activities. • Keep all coordinators, counselors and directors updated with pertinent information. • Communicate, support and collaborate on camper behavior management to camp leadership. Program Area & Facility Management • Monitor the condition of equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs immediately to the Outdoor Recreation Director or Assistant Camp Director.

Evaluation & General Responsibilities: • Assist in the overall evaluation of the summer camp and make suggestions for the next camping season. **Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%**​ • Attend 4-H Camp Owahta staff training week, participate in staff meetings and required training events as scheduled. • In cooperation with the Outdoor Recreation Director and Assistant Camp Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to the position and to assist in establishing actionable steps for growth. • Submit all required or requested reports, etc. in a timely manner. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Outdoor Recreation Director and Day Camp Director.