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    Assistant Camp Director - New York, United States - Homes for the Homeless

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    Assistant Camp Director

    About Us: Since 1989, HFH Summer Camps has provided NYC children experiencing homelessness with a summer camp experience. For more information about our summer camp program, please visit us at

    HFH Camps are a brilliant place to work: Our awesome summer team is a supportive, tight knit group. We take care of each other, and we take care of our campers. We are all in this together and make a brilliant, rewarding difference in both the lives of our campers, our team, and ourselves.

    Where: HFH Summer Camps are located an hour north of New York City, on the grounds of the 52,000-acre Harriman State Park. A lush preserve of woodland and lakes straddling New Yorks Rockland and Orange counties, the park has over 200 miles of trails, 31 lakes and reservoirs, camping grounds, beaches, and an abundance of wildlife.

    We are seeking an upbeat leader/team player for the position of Assistant Camp Director

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Model program participation and appropriate camper interaction.
    • Write the Daily/Weekly Schedule, supervising the scheduling of Activity and General Staff.
    • Mentor and supervise activity staff in activities, teaching, and planning.
    • Conduct periodic formal and informal staff performance evaluations.
    • Meet daily with camp leadership and activity staff to solve problems and improve camp.
    • Help Program staff develop lesson plans that are appropriate for the age of the participants.
    • Plan and run camp wide events including all-camp day and rainy-day alternatives.
    • Supervise planning and execution of all evening and special camp events and programs.
    • Assist camp leadership in planning and executing staff training.
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • A minimum age of 21- and two-years camping experience, preferably in a leadership capacity.
    • Ensure that all programs are adhering to the guidelines set forth by the New York State Board of Health, Home for the Homeless and the American Camp Association and are carried out in a safe, fun and suitable way.
    • Demonstrates leadership and organizational abilities.
    • Valid Drivers License preferred, but not required.
    • Live on camp from June 11th-August 9th,2024
    ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED:
    • Three letters of reference
    • A physical exam by a licensed Medical Doctor and be up to date with all required immunizations.
    • Pass State Central Register Database Check (LDSS-3370) and criminal background check.
    • Additional special skills and certifications (First Aid, CPR, Ropes Course, EMT, and others) are a plus.
    2024 CAMP DATES:
    • Tuesday June 11th: Administration & EMTs Start Day
    • Wednesday June 12th: Camp Power Start Day
    • Friday June 14th: Lifeguards & Unit Leaders Start Day
    • Tuesday June 18th: General Counselors & Activity Specialist Start Day
    • Friday August 9th: Last Day for all Staff
    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EEO):

    HFH Summer Camps is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

    HEALTH AND SAFETY:
    Homes for the Homeless, Inc. (HFH) is a New York City-contracted not-for-profit organization. As per the order of the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, all HFH Camps employees MUST provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccine. If you require accommodation from this mandate, please contact Human Resources.

    In addition, all staff must have documented their MMR immunization with month, day, and year. Two shots must be documented.

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