Assistant Camp Director - Southold, NY

Assistant Camp Director - Southold, NY

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 Director workgroup, including resolution with 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 counselors or coordinators cannot resolve.

• Serve as Camp Director if 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 counselors or coordinators cannot resolve.

• Serve as Camp Director if 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 standards.

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

Salary: 8,250 to 9,900 per season

Schedule: EXEMPT – Reg: 40 Hours per week

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available