Required Qualifications:  

• Experience working with children. 

• The ability to lead at least one program activity suitable for camp leadership. 

• Emotional maturity, good health, and vitality. 

• Ability to work cooperatively with campers and other staff members. 

• Willingness to learn 

• Must be at least 17 years old to comply with NYS Department of Health regulations. 

• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.  

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate. 

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• One year of college and coursework in education, physical education, outdoor recreation, youth development, or a related field.  

• One or more years of experience as a camp counselor.  

• First Aid/CPR certification. 

*Certified Lifeguards will received an additional $600 and will start on 6/8/26 Note: Salary range based on years on staff. Salary range does not apply to first year J1 participants.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary:            $4,500 to $7,800 per season

Schedule:      EXEMPT – Temp: 6/15/26 to 8/23/26

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at [email protected]