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Time: 6 weeks (on camp grounds)
Reports to: Board of Directors - Programming Committee
Salary Range: $1050/week for onsite camp work
Pay Day: Friday/weekly

***NOTE: The Camp Director is required to take on the remote role of Pre-Season Administrator, a separate hourly position.***

**Children’s Camp Schedule:**

- Reports to: Board of Directors’ Camping Program Committee

• Perks:
  Discount Fees: Discounted fees for the children and family members of camp staff
  Private Cabin: The Director will have a private cabin for work and relaxation
  Food Provided: The camp cook will prepare meals throughout the week.

  Weekend Accommodations: Staff will have the option to stay on camp grounds during their days off. They will have full access to the facilities.
  Weekends Off: Day camp runs Monday - Friday. Overnight camp runs Sunday afternoon - Friday afternoon

  Life on the lake: Spend your workdays by the water AND enjoy your time off with beautiful views of Cayuga Lake!

• Compensation: Hourly, as per NYS law.

• Timeframe: Not to exceed 130 hours prior to staff training without board approval.

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**NOTE: Although this is a seperate hourly position, the remote position of Pre-Season Administrator is intended to transition into the Summer Camp Director position, a salaried role lasting six weeks during the camp season. As required by New York State regulations, the administrative tasks performed before the camp season must be treated as a separate hourly position.**

Time Frame: 130 remote hours (not on performed on camp property). Hours are not to exceed 130 without prior approval
Salary Range: $20 - $25 an hour
Reports to: Board of Directors - Programming Committee

• Perk: Flexible Hours: This role is designed for flexibility, allowing the individual in the role to dictate their schedule in the months leading up to summer camp programming.
  

Qualifications:

• First Aid Certification (Responding to Emergencies) by staff training week.

• Current CPR/AED certification.

• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

• At least 25 years old or hold a bachelor’s degree (per NYS Department of Health regulations).

• Experience leading and supervising children/teens in recreational or educational settings.

• Strong organizational skills.

Pre-Season Responsibilities:

• Familiarize yourself with Camp Gregory’s history, philosophy, and facilities.

• Help recruit and interview summer camp staff.

• Process staff contracts, forms, and certifications, ensuring salaries remain within budget

• Ensure all Cayuga County and NYS Health Department requirements are met, including permits, reports, and safety plans.

• Track and log time your work-time, submitting bi-weekly updates to the Camping Committee.

• Present a complete program plan two months prior to camp.

• Design and oversee safe, fun, and age-appropriate program activities.

• Evaluate program delivery by staff and manage overall camp operations.

• Assist in hosting the camp open house.

• Follow state and local health and safety guidelines.

• Work with the Waterfront Director to align programs with camp themes and mission.

• Schedule guest speakers/educators for staff training within budget.

• Prepare content for staff training and meetings.

• Create and update parent communications, such as a welcome letter and packing list

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors’ Camping Program Committee.

Additional Pre-Season Responsibilities:

• Foster a community-oriented camp culture of acceptance, cooperation, and empathy.

• Embrace diversity in all interactions.

• Serve as Camp Director (on-site) from June 29 to August 9.

Additional Tasks (if time permits):

• Develop CIT (Counselor-in-Training) sessions for future day camp staff.
  

Time: 5.5 weeks, July 2 - August 9
Reports to: Camp Director
Salary Range: $1060/week
Pay Day: Friday/weekly

**Children’s Camp Schedule:**

Position Purpose:

The Camp Medical Director evaluates and treats campers and staff for minor injuries and illnesses, supervises and ensures implementation of medication policies and procedures at camp, keeps a log of Health Center visits, gives supportive advice to counselors and other camp staff if requested, and identifies health problems serious enough to require a physician’s attention.

Qualifications (Minimum Education and Experience):

• Must have one of the following professional certifications: Physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse, emergency medical technician (EMT), certified first responder or other certification deemed acceptable by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

• Must have a New York state license to practice.

• Flexible – able to adapt to different environments and schedules

• Confidence in nursing skills

• Responsible, hard-working

• Good bedside manner, friendly, and personable

• Strong assessment abilities

• Prior experience with children (does not have to be in a medical capacity)

• Desire and ability to be a team player

• Enjoy an active lifestyle

• Must submit health history record and examination form prior to the first day of work

• Have a genuine interest in working with and concern for children with special needs

• Ability to interact with boys and girls ages 5-18 with varying ability levels

Essential Job Functions:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and supervisory skills

• Creativity, flexibility, and ability to motivate staff and campers

• Ability to set and meet deadlines

• Out-going personality with demonstrated ability to relate to campers, staff, and parents

• Physical ability to live and work in a rustic camp setting and to address emergencies (weather, etc.) as they might arise

Physical Aspects of the Position:

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Time: 6 weeks
Reports to: Camp Director
Salary Range: $1050/week for onsite camp work
Pay Day: Friday/weekly

**Children’s Camp Schedule:**

• Perks:
  Discount Fees: Discounted fees for the children and family members of camp staff
  Paid Training: Any required updates to training certifications are reimbursable upon completion of full summer camp program
  Free Food: The camp cook will prepare meals throughout the week.

  Weekend Accommodations: Staff will have the option to stay on camp grounds during their days off. They will have full access to the facilities.
  Weekends Off: Day camp runs Monday - Friday. Overnight camp runs Sunday afternoon - Friday afternoon

  Life on the lake: Spend your workdays by the water AND enjoy your time off with beautiful views of Cayuga Lake!

Qualifications (Minimum qualifications and experience)

• At least 21 years of age

• Possess current certification in a training course for lifeguard supervision and management as described in this link.

•Must be a Progressive Swimming Instructor. Find additional details here.

• Minimum of: − one season of previous experience as a camp Waterfront Director at a New York State camp; or − two seasons of previous experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children’s camp lifeguard which had more than one lifeguard supervising it 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.

• 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”

• Annually review and document the review of the camp’s safety plan for swimming.

Essential Job Functions:

The Waterfront Director is responsible for overseeing all swimming activities at the camp’s pools and bathing beaches. This includes supervising lifeguards and staff, ensuring the safety plan is followed, and responding to emergencies.

If certified as a Lifeguard, the Waterfront Director may also serve as a lifeguard during swimming activities. They will implement and supervise the buddy system or other approved bather accountability systems.

Additionally, the Waterfront Director will participate in and lead camp activities as assigned, assist with counselor breaks, and complete any other duties as required by the Camp Director.

1. Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program

• Write (with the help of life guards) lesson plans that meet camp goals

• Evaluate aquatic abilities of campers and staff

• Deliver creative swim and watercraft program activities

• Determine alternate activities in the event the waterfront is closed

• Assess Campers Swimming Ability per evaluate bather swimming ability using standards and criteria

• Categorize campers’ ability as either a non-swimmer or swimmer. A record of each camper’s swimming evaluation including the camper’s full name, date of test and their assessed ability will be maintained at the camp.

2. Train and supervise waterfront staff

• Assist in the planning and implementation of staff training

• Train waterfront and counseling staff in their waterfront responsibilities

• Verify skills of all waterfront lifeguards

• Supervise waterfront staff to provide a safe and high-quality program

• Supervise the waterfront staff evaluation process

• Implement the scheduling of waterfront staff

• Directly supervise other aquatic staff

3. Manage the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area

• Set up waterfront area prior to and during staff training

• Teach and monitor proper use of equipment

• Conduct initial and end-of-season inventory, and store equipment for safety

• Check equipment, and make (or file for) repairs

• Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair

• Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials

• Survey waterfront area daily, and keep the area free of hazards and debris

4. Participate as a member of the camp management team to plan, direct, and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions

• Work with Director and other key staff members to develop a program curriculum, awards programs, and leadership programs.

• Assist in the planning of any special events on or near the waterfront.

• Participate in management and staff meetings.

Other Job Duties:

Participate enthusiastically in camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned. Any other duties required by Camp Director.

Relationships:

There are coordinated efforts in camp between all the key program area directors such as environmental education, sports, arts, and others. Most often the health care and emergency plan outline the relationship between the Health Officer and the Waterfront Director and the waterfront staff for emergency management and care. It is important to maintain clear and regular communications with other staff member to keep campers safe. In the case of disagreements, personal or work related, please seek assistance from the Directors.

Equipment Used:

• Open waterfront/lake

• Canoes and kayaks

• Personal flotation devices (PFDs)

• Buddy board

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***We especially seek candidates with experience in Early Childhood, Nature Study, Arts & Crafts, Music & Drama, Team Building, Physical Education, or Watercraft.***

Time: 6 weeks
Reports to: Director
Salary Range: $700-$750/week
Pay Day: Friday/weekly

**Children’s Camp Schedule:**

• Perks:
  Discount Fees: Discounted fees for the children and family members of camp staff
  Accommodations Provided: Staff will have the option to stay on camp grounds during their days off. They will have full access to the facilities.
  Free Food: The camp cook will prepare meals throughout the week.

  Weekend Accommodations: Staff will have the option to stay on camp ground during their days off. They will have full access to the facilities.
  Weekends Off: Day camp runs Monday - Friday. Overnight camp runs Sunday afternoon - Friday afternoon

  Life on the lake: Spend your workdays by the water AND enjoy your time off with beautiful views of Cayuga Lake!

Qualifications:

• College degree

• At least 1 year of experience supervising or working with children, preferably as a camp counselor or teacher

• Ability to pass a background check

• Physical ability to perform tasks such as walking, kneeling, standing, and lifting up to 50 pounds

• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment and adhere to safety protocols

• Strong organizational skills and ability to lead activities for large groups of children

• Expertise in one of the following: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Recreation & Team Building, Music & Drama, or Early Childhood

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of a group of campers

• Apply appropriate behavior management techniques

• Organize and lead age-appropriate activities in arts, crafts, recreation, nature, music, or team building

• Model good behavior in sportsmanship, manners, environmental stewardship, and respect

• Recognize and take advantage of teachable moments

• Guarantee camper safety while performing duties

• Encourage active participation in camp activities

• Maintain professional and polite interactions with parents

• Serve as a cabin counselor, providing daytime and overnight supervision

• Share stories, wisdom, and personal experiences with campers to teach valuable lessons

• Model appropriate behaviors by showing campers how to play fairly, show empathy,

  and win and lose gracefully.

Relationships:

• Maintain clear and regular communication with staff to ensure camper safety.

• If disagreements arise, personal or work-related, seek assistance from the Camp Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in various conditions

• General knowledge of natural history, biology, ecology, sports, drama, music, arts, or related fields is helpful

• Ability to turn everyday moments into valuable learning experiences

Physical Aspects of the Position:

• Ability to visually and audibly identify and respond to environmental and other hazards

• Physical capacity to provide first aid and assist campers in emergencies (e.g., fire, evacuation, illness, injury)

• Strength and endurance to supervise campers continuously, including standing, walking, hiking, bending, stooping, and stretching

• Ability to communicate verbally with groups of campers in an outdoor setting

• Willingness and ability to live in a rustic camp environment

• Flexibility to work irregular hours and adapt to the available environment

• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment and adhere to safety protocols

• Organizational skills to lead activities for large groups of children

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Time: 6 weeks (on camp grounds)
Reports to: Director
Salary Range: $600 - $700
Pay Day: Friday/weekly

**Children’s Camp Schedule:**

• Perks:
  Discount Fees: Discounted fees for the children and family members of camp staff
  Free Food: The camp cook will prepare meals throughout the week.

  Weekend Accommodations: Staff will have the option to stay on camp grounds during their days off. They will have full access to the facilities.
  Weekends Off: Day camp runs Monday - Friday. Overnight camp runs Sunday afternoon - Friday afternoon

  Life on the lake: Spend your workdays by the water AND enjoy your time off with beautiful views of Cayuga Lake!

Qualifications (Minimum qualifications and experience):

- Lifeguards must meet all the qualifications of Counselor and have:

- Current certification in First Aid

- Lifeguarding Certification with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with open water add-on or Second year of CPR/AED can be CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or Basic Life Support

- Waterfront Skills Certificate or Equivalent

- Waterfront Skills with canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards

- Candidates Certified as a Progressive Swimming Instructorare strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Purpose:

To further the mission of the camp by providing supervision and ensuring a safe environment at the camp’s waterfront activities. Assist in the management of the physical operation of the waterfront facilities and equipment. Lead campers in waterfront activities including canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Supervise and serve as a lifeguard at all waterfront activities.

- Provide surveillance during aquatic activities to help prevent and manage injuries.

- Provide rescues as needed.

- Utilize first aid and CPR and other emergency management services as needed.

- Understand and implement appropriate responses to changes in water conditions or weather conditions affecting the waterfront.

- Assist Waterfront Director in determining aquatics abilities of campers and staff.

2. Assist Aquatics Director in program areas such as swimming and boating.

- Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures while at the waterfront.

- Assist in the delivery and supervision of all water activities and special events at the waterfront.

3. Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area.

- Conduct daily checks of the area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

- Clean waterfront area daily, keeping it free of hazards and debris.

Other Job Duties:

- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned.

- Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

- Assist in the planning of any special events on or near the waterfront.

- Serve as a cabin counselor providing daytime and overnight supervision of campers.

Relationships:

- Lifeguards serve as a counselor with a camper group when not on duty at the waterfront.

- The health care and emergency plans outline the relationship between the Medical Director and the waterfront staff for emergency management and care.

- It is important to maintain clear and regular communications with all staff members to keep campers safe.

- In the case of disagreements, personal or work-related, seek assistance from the Directors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Training and experience in waterfront activities that are offered at the camp.

- Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in the water.

- Ability and knowledge to safely use waterfront equipment.

Physical Aspects of the Position:

- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

- Some physical requirements of a lifeguard position could be endurance, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.

- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate waterfront equipment and waterfront activities.

- Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

- Willingness to live in a rustic camp setting.

- Work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available.

- Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying water conditions.

Equipment Used at the Waterfront:

• Canoes and kayaks

• Personal flotation devices (PFDs)

• Buddy board

• Paddleboards

• Paddle boat

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***We especially seek candidates with experience in Early Childhood, Nature Study, Arts & Crafts, Music & Drama, Team Building, Physical Education, or Watercraft.***

Time: 6 weeks
Reports to: Camp Director
Salary Range: $550 - $625/week
Pay Day: Friday/weekly

**Children’s Camp Schedule:**

• Perks:
  Discount Fees: Discounted fees for the children and family members of camp staff
  Free Food: The camp cook will prepare meals throughout the week.

  Weekend Accommodations: Staff will have the option to stay on camp grounds during their days off. They will have full access to the facilities.
  Weekends Off: Day camp runs Monday - Friday. Overnight camp runs Sunday afternoon - Friday afternoon

  Life on the lake: Spend your workdays by the water AND enjoy your time off with beautiful views of Cayuga Lake!

Position Purpose:

Camp counselors organize, implement, and lead age-appropriate activities for children and assist other Counselors in their activities. Activities include arts and crafts, sports including swimming, nature study, songs, and team building. Camp counselors are also responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of campers. Camp counselors have a knack for creating an accepting, positive, and wholesome environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• 1 year of experience supervising and working with children, preferably as a camp counselor or teacher

• Ability to pass a background check

• General mobility including, but not limited, to walking, kneeling, and standing, ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.

• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for others in adherence with provided protocol and standards

• Ability to organize, and lead activities for large groups of children

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure a group of assigned campers is supervised and safe

• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques

• Organize and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate in arts, crafts, recreation, nature, music, and/or team building.

• Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness

• Identify teachable moments and capitalize on them

• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of campers

• Facilitate and encourage participation in camp activities

• Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner

• To serve as a cabin counselor providing daytime and overnight supervision of campers

Relationships:

• It is important to maintain clear and regular communications with other staff members to keep campers safe. In the case of disagreements, personal or work-related, seek assistance from the Camp Directors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions

• General knowledge of natural history, biology, ecology, sports, drama, music, and/or arts and related fields helpful

• Ability to take everyday moments and turn them into learning experiences

Physical Aspects of the Position:

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers

• Endurance including standing, walking, or hiking, some bending, stooping, and stretching

• Verbal communication to groups of campers in an outdoor setting

• Willingness and ability to live in a rustic camp setting

• Work irregular hours delivering programs in the environment available

• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for others in adherence with provided protocol and standards

• Ability to organize, and lead activities for large groups of children