Assistant Director for Peconic Dunes Camp, Southold, NY

About this role

Responsible for camper well-being and successful adjustment to camp. Support a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes acceptance, cooperation, and empathy. Lead problem-solving and conflict-resolution processes that effectively address campers’ emotional well-being, health, and behavioral issues. Supervise Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinator. Assist with staff selection, training, and evaluation. Supervised by Camp Director and serves as Camp Director in his/her absence.      Required Qualifications:   

• Must be at least 25 years old or have a Bachelor’s degree to comply with NYS Department of Health regulations.  

• Must have at least 24 weeks of administrative or supervisory experience in camping or related experience  

• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required .  

• Must be able to live on site .  

• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.   

• Ability to work flexible hours , including evenings and weekends, as appropriate .  

Preferred Qualifications:    

• College degree or course work in education, youth development, outdoor recreation, physical education , or a related field.   

• Valid driver’s license  

Administrative Responsibilities:  

Direction – 45%  

• Lead unit staff guidance and communication, including conducting staff meetings, directing staff evaluation processes, implementing performance improvement strategies as needed, and recognizing outstanding performance.  

• Direct program staff to seek continuous improvement and achieve excellence .  

• Direct and communicate regularly with the Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinators to identify strengths, concerns, possible solutions , and new program ideas.   

• In consultation with Camp Director, take corrective actions to reduce risks and ensure safe camp management.   

Management – 45%   

• Communicate daily with Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinator to proactively identify and address areas of concern regarding camper health, emotional well - being , and safety; identify and implement strategies to address these concerns for campers, parents, and staff.  

• Supervise, direct and evaluate Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinator.  

• Ensure compliance with all camp policies and procedures that protect camper and staff health and safety.  

• Support high health and safety standards in all programs, activities , and daily routines.  

• Support a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes acceptance, cooperation , and empathy.  

• Ensure staff documents critical incidents through CIMRs (Concern, Incident, and Medical Report).  

• Manage post-incidents in consultation with the Program D irector workgroup, including resolution w ith the camper(s) and staff, incident debriefing, and updating policies and procedures resulting from the incident.  

• Manage evaluation processes for staff performance , program and youth development outcomes , and camper satisfaction.  

• Promote strategies for creating safe, healthy, and supportive environments for campers and how to work with campers experiencing homesickness, conflict, and special needs.  

• Serve as the primary contact between camp and parents whenever an incident involving a camper that c ounselors or coordinators cannot resolve .  

• Serve as Camp Director i f he or she is absent from camp.  

• Implement health and safety guidelines and procedures described in the camp safety plan approved by the Suffolk County Department of Health.  

• In consultation with Camp Director, take corrective actions to reduce risks and ensure safe camp management.   

• Promote strategies for creating safe, healthy, and supportive environments for campers and how to work with campers experiencing homesickness, conflict, and special needs.  

• Serve as the primary contact between camp and parents whenever an incident involving a camper that c ounselors or coordinators cannot resolve .  

• Serve as Camp Director i f he or she is absent from camp.  

Coordination/Operation – 5%  

• As needed, assist with weekly camper arrival and departure processes, camper orientation, and other functions .  

• Assist with staff training during pre-service orientation.  

Professional Improvement – 5%  

• In cooperation with Supervisor and Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and address changes and Association priorities.  

• Collaborate in activities that generally support Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.  

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions  

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.  

• Be familiar with and follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement, and standard s .  

• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified .  

POSITION DETAILS: Salary:            $9,000 to $10,800 per season Schedule:      EXEMPT – Reg: 40 Hours per week No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

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

Applicants need to: Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension As

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