Seasonal Employment opportunities
All positions are SEASONAL.
All applicants must be eligible for employment in the U.S., and pass a background screening
All applicants must be eligible for employment in the U.S., and pass a background screening
Maintenance/Grounds/Housekeeping (SEASONAL from about mid-April to October-will accommodate students)
Summer Camp Program Staff only (runs from approximately 6/23/24 - 8/09/24):
- (POSITION FILLED)Facility Manager (35-40 hours/week) Must have experience with maintenance, minor construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, operate & maintain equipment and machinery. Must be motivated, dependable, and willing to help keep our camp beautiful and safe for our campers!
- Maintenance and Grounds Crew (25-30 hours/week) must be at least 16 yrs old, preferably 17 yrs old. (working papers required if under 18)
Summer Camp Program Staff only (runs from approximately 6/23/24 - 8/09/24):
- Aquatics Director/Lifeguard (may live off camp) see complete job description/requirements below
- Registered Nurse (must live at camp during period)
- Licensed Practical Nurse or EMT (must live at camp during period)
- Summer Camp Counselors (must live at camp)
- Cook (may live on or off camp)
- Dining Support Services (may live on or off camp)
LIFEGUARD POSITION: Most of our season (June 25-August 4) provides programs for adults with disabilities. During this time, we must have a certified lifeguard (age 17 or older) who can supervise swimming at our pool and boating (canoes, paddleboats) and shore fishing at our pond.
This could be a live-in or live-out position, depending on your needs. The live-in option would include housing and meals, with additional general camp hours and responsibilities if desired, and additional salary dependent upon responsibilities.
The live-out option would offer aquatics responsibilities only and the flexibility to commute in on the days needed. The live out position would include an hourly wage ($20/hr). The live-out position runs most days from Monday-Thursday 9am-11:30 and 2:00-4:00, with occasional days added when possible.
Lifeguard Responsibilities include: Attending part of camp orientation during the week of June 26, training of counseling staff for waterfront and pool supervision, lifeguard duties for two 45 minute swim periods in our 5’ deep pool, and two 45 minute periods of waterfront supervision at our pond (canoe, paddle boats and shore fishing), and possibly daily water testing of the pool. Camper-to-staff ratio is 3:1 or better. Lifeguards also provide alternative activities in a covered area on days with inclement weather.
AQUATICS DIRECTOR POSITION: This person is needed during our children's camp from July 31-August 3 from 2-4pm each day at $30/hr. Lifeguard certification is desirable but not required. The Aquatics Director must be at least 21 and have all of the necessary credentials required by NYSDOH for Children's Camps:
https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/camps/docs/cad.pdf
This could be a live-in or live-out position, depending on your needs. The live-in option would include housing and meals, with additional general camp hours and responsibilities if desired, and additional salary dependent upon responsibilities.
The live-out option would offer aquatics responsibilities only and the flexibility to commute in on the days needed. The live out position would include an hourly wage ($20/hr). The live-out position runs most days from Monday-Thursday 9am-11:30 and 2:00-4:00, with occasional days added when possible.
Lifeguard Responsibilities include: Attending part of camp orientation during the week of June 26, training of counseling staff for waterfront and pool supervision, lifeguard duties for two 45 minute swim periods in our 5’ deep pool, and two 45 minute periods of waterfront supervision at our pond (canoe, paddle boats and shore fishing), and possibly daily water testing of the pool. Camper-to-staff ratio is 3:1 or better. Lifeguards also provide alternative activities in a covered area on days with inclement weather.
AQUATICS DIRECTOR POSITION: This person is needed during our children's camp from July 31-August 3 from 2-4pm each day at $30/hr. Lifeguard certification is desirable but not required. The Aquatics Director must be at least 21 and have all of the necessary credentials required by NYSDOH for Children's Camps:
https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/camps/docs/cad.pdf
- Must be at least 21 and have current lifeguard certification
- Must have prior aquatics director experience at a NYS children’s camp, OR two seasons of previous experience with 12+ weeks as a children’s camp lifeguard with more than one lifeguard supervising at a time, OR 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach, which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time
- Must hold an accepted and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate as listed on the Fact Sheet entitled “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification for NYS Children’s Camps and NYS Bathing Facilities” (see link above)
- Must annually review and document the review of the camp’s safety plan for swimming
- Must possess current certification in a training course for lifeguard supervision and management (an online course with in-person testing). NOTE: If you are the lifeguard we hire, we may be able to assist you with getting this certification if you have all other requirements fulfilled.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call the office at 607-589-4800
for information about volunteering at the camp.
Please call the office at 607-589-4800
for information about volunteering at the camp.
