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Camp Comstock Counselor - Ithaca, NY

Calling all Camp Counselors!  We are looking to fill counselor openings at our beautiful Camp Comstock in Ithaca, NY, located along the shores of Cayuga Lake. You will play an integral role in campers stay and help them to build courage, confidence and character while having lots of fun!  Campers enjoy the unique natural surroundings created by the Finger Lakes while living in beautiful tree-top cabin village units. Comstock features nearly two miles of lakefront, offering a wide variety of water sports and a beautiful location to enjoy the sunrise or sunset.  


Job Summary:

The Counselor is responsible for all caregiving responsibilities of their assigned group of campers. Counselors are responsible for providing activity supervision throughout each day along with instruction at chosen program area. Counselors will work as a team with their co-counselors to ensure a fun and safe environment.


Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living 

unit, which includes participation in kapers, meals, flag, all-camp activities, unit time, hygiene 

maintenance, general camp activities, rest time and bedtime.

•     Apply basic principles of youth development, connect with the campers and appreciate 

each camper as their own unique individual, and work with campers to create positive and meaningful 

relationships utilizing communication, respect and empowerment.

•     Work with the campers and co-unit counselors to create a community living 

environment that is cohesive, positive and uplifting.

•     Understanding and administration of lesson plans for any or all of the following 

activities: archery, canoeing, STEM, outdoor living skills, and arts & crafts. Ensure that 

activities are age appropriate, progressive, hands on and educational.

•     Maintain knowledge about the archery range and its associated emergency action plan.

•     Ensure proper safety procedures during all activities, and activate the emergency 

action plan when necessary.

•     Assist lifeguards at the waterfront in the administration of swimming, boating and 

sailing.

•     Provide supervision as assigned at specialized activities such as sailing and 

performing arts.

•     Assist with weekly camp clean up, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash 

pick- up, etc.

•     Utilize CPR and First Aid as necessary.

•     Interact with campers’ parents in a consistently positive and welcoming manner, 

utilizing strong customer service skills and maintaining good rapport.

•     Welcome campers to their session in a positive, inviting, outgoing and inclusive 

manner. Assist with check-in and check-out procedures.

•     Assist with keeping cabin or tent unit and assigned bathroom area clean throughout

each session.

•     Act as a role model for campers utilizing positive affect and strong leadership 

skills, and by taking an active role in the camp community, participating enthusiastically in all 

aspects.

•     Maintain campers’ overall health and safety while at camp, ensuring campers receive 

medication as needed, alerting the Camp Director and Health Supervisor of any issues, and ensuring 

each campers’ personal health and hygiene needs are met.

•     Maintain a working knowledge of general camp safety and hazards, regularly employing 

the use of risk management tactics and constantly ensuring camper safety.

•     Adhere to all COVID-19 protocols required by NYS Department of Health and GSNYPENN. Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Counselor does not supervise employees, but does supervise the campers


  • Minimum Qualification Standards:
    • Be at least 17 years of age.
    • Believe in the Girl Scout mission.
    • Desire to work with children in the outdoors and to immerse one’s self in the outdoor environment.
    • Already possess Archery and First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain during camp training


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  •  Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.
  • Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, a high level of flexibility, and willingness to be a part of the camp community. Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment.


Physical  Requirements:


  • Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
  • Walking on uneven terrain, up and down hills for distances up to ½ mile 
  • Endurance to meet emergency needs
  • Ability (and willingness) to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours

Environmental Conditions:
The employee is subject to inside and/or outside environmental conditions, noise, outdoor elements such as rain, wind, sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.