Cornell University

Cornell University

Afterschool Assistant Director - Canton, NY

New York State (Other) · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 42 days ago
HRISResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • This position will serve as both the North Wind Farm Day Camp Assistant Director and North Wind After School's Site Supervisor for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of St.
  • The North Wind programs are located at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm in Canton, New York.
  • The North Wind Day Camp Assistant Director will oversee the camp in the absence of the Program Director and will alternate opening or closing camp with the Program Director.

Responsibilities

  • Support camper groups during the program.
  • Support staff by addressing any staffing issues, time-off requests, or conflicts and reporting them to the Program Director.
  • Support camp as the person in charge when the Program Director is not on property.
  • Support campers with behavior problems.
  • This position will serve as a key staff member and Day Camp Instructor, providing direct management of counselors and campers, and provides additional support in high-risk areas of camp.

Requirements

  • Experience relevant to the role of the position.
  • At least one (1) year of leadership experience in a program setting.
  • Valid NYS Driver's License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
  • Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements).
  • Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.
  • Must have efficient computer skills.
  • Ability to successfully complete the Farm Day Camp staff training.
  • NYS Department of Health requires a person in this role to be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (Associate's Degree and two (2) years transferable/functional experience) in childcare, education, etc.
  • Must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications acceptable to the New York State Department of Health as a Camp Health Designee or the ability to obtain.
  • Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
  • Desire to work in a camp environment that facilitates experiences with farm animals.
  • Ability to operate required technology including radios, phone, and computer software used for registrations, attendance, parental communication, and record keeping.

Nice to have

  • Camp experience preferred.
  • Experience with children and young adults.
  • Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
  • Ability to conduct themselves in a professional and mature manner in all situations.
  • Ability to prepare and teach classes.
  • Ability to communicate and work with different age and skill levels.
  • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
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Benefits

  • This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.
  • Teach a menu of existing educational programs and activities as defined in support of 4-H after-school programming efforts including, but not limited to: science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).
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