Parks and Recreation Aide 5 (Senior Camp Counselor)
- Salary: From $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:20.4520
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Parks and Recreation
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Job Description
Duties Description
• Under the direction of Camp Director, Cultural Manger and /or higher-level park operations staff, senior camp counselors are responsible for the daily supervision of campers within his/her groups and other tasks as assigned, making sure that the daily activity schedules are followed, alerting the Camp Director to any need for schedule changes, promptly reporting any incidents/accidents to the Camp Director ensuring that the counselors involved with any and all incidents fill out the required Incident Report Forms.
• The Senior Camp Counselor must constantly reinforce the rules and regulations of the camp and OPRHP, enforce the camp dress code, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the agencies code of conduct & customer service standards each day.
• The Senior Camp Counselor will interact directly with the campers in their groups as they go through daily activities and will assist the other counselors as needed.
• The Senior Camp Counselor is responsible for knowing the names of all campers and counselors under his/her supervision as well as allergies of any camper under their care.
• The Senior Camp Counselor on all camp trips, must have copies available of all parent/guardian trip and swimming consent forms and emergency contact information.
• The Senior Camp Counselor will make sure that daily attendance of his or her group is taken and reported to the Camp Director in a timely manner, Senior Camp counselors will ensure throughout the day that each camper is present and accounted for within the group at each activity.
• The Senior Camp Counselor will prepare performance evaluations for the Counselors within his/her group and will submit these proposed evaluations to the Camp Director for approval before the evaluations are considered finalized.
Minimum Qualifications
NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.
*Candidates must produce two reference letters from associates and past employers, but no persons related to the applicant.
Additional Comments
OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• The Senior Counselors should be at least 18 years of age with at least one season of experience as a Camp Counselor.
• Candidates must pass screening against the State Sex Offenders Registry.
BENEFITS:
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 05/06/25 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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