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Camp Felix is a sleepaway camp, Monday through Friday while camp is in session.  Mandatory Staff Training: July 30 - August 2 in Manhattan | August 3 and 4 onsite in Sandyston, NJ (transportation provided) Camp Sessions:  August 5 - August 9 August 12 - August 16   Salary: $600/Week   Specific responsibilities include: - Ensure safety and well-being of campers in the assigned cabin. - Sleep in the same cabin as campers. - Arrange for proper upkeep of cabin; report maintenance problems immediately to supervisor. - Supervise campers such that they are protected from any unreasonable risk to their health or safety, including bullying, abuse or any public health hazard. - Maintain visual or verbal communications capabilities between camper and counselor during activities and a method of accounting for the camper's whereabouts at all times. - Organize and supervise daily group activities according to schedule; ensure timely arrival and departure at all daily activities. - Supervise campers during all activities, participate in activities with them, and encourage them to participate as much as possible (i.e. arts & crafts, sports, hiking, dance, music, theater, swimming, etc). - Supervise campers during mealtime; serve food to campers and ensure that all campers are eating their meals. - Supervise campers after lights out, if on duty. - Supervise campers during shower time. - Help to prevent dangerous situations by minimizing risks. - Recognize and handle emergencies as per Camp Felix policies and procedures. - Help campers grow and develop by providing positive reinforcement, guidance, support and care. - Utilize positive and supportive techniques and strategies to resolve problems and enforce discipline among campers. - Participate in pre-camp training. - Assist during transportation to/from camp, supervise campers while on the bus, assist with bus loading/unloading at camp. - Other duties as assigned. - Opportunity to earn additional money through bonuses The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Camp Felix is a sleepaway camp, Monday through Friday while camp is in session.    Mandatory Staff Training: July 30 - August 2 in Manhattan | August 3 and 4 onsite in Sandyston, NJ (transportation provided)   Camp Sessions:  August 5 - August 9 August 12 - August 16   Salary: $900/week   Specific responsibilities include: - Act as direct supervisor to Counselors and Senior Counselors. - Observe counselor’s performance in order to make appropriate improvements. - Report observations regarding staff performance to Camp Director and Assistant Director at meetings and informally, as needed. - Provide ongoing verbal feedback to Counselors regarding their performance, positive and negative. - Write reviews of staff performance and discuss findings with staff during scheduled supervisory conferences. - Help to resolve conflicts among staff members and/or campers with the assistance of the Camp Director and/or Assistant Director. - Provide support to Counselors when needed. - Confront problems or concerns with staff in a constructive manner. - Establish and maintain a positive relationship with staff so they can accept instruction. - Delegate necessary tasks to staff. - Understand tasks required of Counselors. - Teach skills to Counselors as needed and assess implementation of new skills. - Ensure that Counselors are following their daily schedules with the campers (arriving at activities on time, etc). - Keep Counselors informed about changes in the schedule. - Assist with planning and implementation of activities as needed including specialty activities such as swimming, Electives, evening activities, Olympics, Arts Week, etc. - Participate in staff training and help deliver parts of the staff training during training week; reinforce staff training during the camp season. - Assist with arrangements for transportation of supplies and distribution/storage of supplies at camp. - Participate in the end-of-summer inventory process to plan for what is needed next summer. - Assist during camper transportation to/from camp, supervise campers while on the bus, assist with bus loading/unloading at camp. - Help to implement camp mission, vision and goals as well as the camp policies and procedures. - Assist with oversight of the CIT program. - Serve as an exemplary role model for all camp staff. - Assist with end-of-camp clean up and packing process. - Assist with planning and implementing a successful Open House event during week 3 of camp. - Participate in end-of-camp staff evaluation process and camper questionnaire process. - Enforce safety and health regulations. - Assists in responding to emergencies in a manner consistent with camp safety policy and procedures. Other: - Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling’s and your department’s specific time and attendance policies and protocol. - Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling’s BHAG, mission, vision and values (Compassion, Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence). - Adherence to The Foundling’s employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements. - All other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.   The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.