Assistant Director for Wellness, Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp, Southold, NY

Responsible for camper wellbeing and successful adjustment to camp. Support a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes acceptance, cooperation, and empathy. Lead problem solving and conflict resolution processes effectively address campers' emotional wellbeing, 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 the NYS Department of Health regulations.
• Must have at least 24 weeks of administrative or supervisory experience in camping or related experience
• Must be able to live on site.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction - 5%
Meet with and communicate regularly with Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinators to identify strengths, concerns, possible solutions, and new ideas.

Management - 70%

• Communicate daily with Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinator to proactively identify and address areas of concern regarding camper health, emotional wellbeing, and safety; identify and implement strategies to address these concerns for campers, parents, and staff.
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate Unit Coordinators and CIT Coordinator.
• Lead unit staff guidance and communication, including conducting staff meetings, directing staff evaluation processes, implementing performance improvement strategies as needed, recognizing outstanding performance.
• Motivate program staff to seek continuous improvement and achieve excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all camp policies and procedures that protect camper and staff health and safety.
• Support high standards of health and safety in all programs, activities, and daily routines.
• Support a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes acceptance, cooperation, and empathy.
• Ensure staff is documenting critical incidents through CIMRs (Concern, Incident, and Medical Report).
• Manage post-incidents in consultation with the director workgroup, including resolving 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.
• 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 there is an incident involving a camper that cannot be resolved by counselors or coordinators.
• Serve as Camp Director in the event he or she is absent from camp.

Coordination/Operation - 20%

• Assist with implementing health and safety guidelines and procedures described in the camp safety plan approved by the Suffolk County Department of Health.
• Assist with weekly camper arrival and departure processes, camper orientation, and other functions as needed.
• Assist with staff training during pre-service orientation.

Professional Improvement - 5%

• Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and meetings.
• Participate in staff evaluation processes as instructed.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of 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 living and working environment.
• Be familiar with 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.

EEO/EPO and Policy - Applied to all duties and functions.

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of and adhered to the established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Suffolk County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the organization's overall success by performing all assigned duties professionally, timely, and accurate.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO,

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $7,000.00 (for full summer)

Benefits: No Benefits

Date Position Available: June 9, 2021 - August 22, 2021

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 Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Questions, please contact:

Lexi Linn, PDC Office Manager

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Suffolk County

423 Griffing Avenue

Riverhead, NY 11901

(631) 852 - 8629, Ext. 8, [email protected]

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-6120 or via email at [email protected].

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and New York State residents. 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.

Job Title:

Level:

Pay Rate Type:

Company:

Contact Name:

Number of Openings:

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.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. 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.