SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck (Bronx), New York, is looking for outgoing, responsible and motivated camp counselors to ignite program participants' interest in aquatic and maritime activities such as: sailing, powerboating, marine environmental science, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, swimming, SCUBA diving and other waterfront activities and adventures during the summer program season.

Responsibilities:

• Help ensure a safe and fun learning environment for 3rd - 9th grade campers/other program participants
• Collaborate and plan activities with fellow counselors, instructors, and other Waterfront staff
• Coordinate and lead team building activities, field games, color war, and paddling activities
• Assist with sailing, powerboating, marine environmental science, and swimming activities
• Evaluate and adjust curriculum and activities, as needed
• Be a mentor and role model for Counselors in Training (CITs)
• Prepare, maintain, and properly clean, and stow all equipment
• Assist with other summer programs at the Waterfront, including "Boogie Down to the Sound"
Perform all other duties as assigned by Waterfront StaffJob Requirements:


Required Qualifications:

• Fun-loving, sense of adventure, team player, positive, can-do attitude
• Passion for and experience with working with children in a dynamic outdoor environment
• Ability to work well with others as a collaborative team player and take initiative as a leader
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or ability to achieve before summer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a camp setting
• Sailing, powerboating, swimming and/or paddling experience
• USCG Launch Tender License
Lifeguard certificationAdditional Information:


Compensation

• $16.00 - $25.00 hourly; lunch included
Possible dorm room housing available

Schedule:

• June 17 - June 21: on-site camp training & orientation
• June 24 - August 2: camp (three 2-week sessions, Monday - Friday)
• August 5 & 6: post-camp debrief & pack-up
Will be required to work one Saturday, date TBD, at "Boogie Down to the Sound" event

NOTE: We are continuously monitoring ongoing developments with the novel Coronavirus COVID-19. Updates regarding 2024 SUNY Maritime Summer Programming will be communicated as information becomes available. COVID-19 protocols are, and will be both adhered to and enforced. Please note that Program is contingent upon favorable governing pandemic procedures and guidance.

Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL)
Local Title: Summer (Camp) Counselor(s)
Line #: Various

For those desiring additional information, please contact the Waterfront at waterfront@sunymaritime.edu.

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

SUNY Maritime is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment.

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