Parks and Recreation Aide 3 (Camp Counselor)
- Salary: From $18.19 to $18.19 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:18.1918
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Parks and Recreation
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Job Description
Duties Description
• Under the direction of Senior Counselor, Camp Director, Cultural Manager and/or higher-level park operations staff, the Camp Counselor shall be required to provide a level of supervision that shall protect campers from any unreasonable risk to their health or safety, including physical or sexual abuse or any public health hazard. At a minimum there shall always exist visual or verbal communication capabilities between the camper and counselor during activities, an ability to always account for the camper’s whereabouts.
• The Counselor will work directly under the supervision of the Senior Camp Counselor. The Counselor’s specific duty is to directly interact with and ensure the safety of the campers during various activities throughout the program day.
• The Counselor will assist the Senior Counselor will all safety precautions at every site.
• The Counselor will be required to follow all agency guidelines and trainings.
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 Counselor shall be at least 18 years of age and may include both specialty and general counseling.
• The counselor shall either have experience in camping and supervision of children or have completed a training course acceptable to the permit-issuing official.
• 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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