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**Position: Camp Director**

**Salary: $800 to $975 per week (Depending on Experience)**

**Duration: 8 Weeks - 6 weeks on-site work with additional work required in advance of the camp staff training week**

**Camp Schedule:**

- Camp Preparation: Occurs before the first week of staff training

- Staff Training: June 30 – July 5

- Camp Season: July 7 – August 10

- Reports to: Board of Directors’ Camping Program Committee

**Perks:**

• Discounted fees for children of camp staff

• Free accommodations

• Free Food

• Friday night through Sunday afternoon off.

**Position Purpose:**

To lead an immersive camp program, fostering a connection with nature and instilling physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental dimensions of life. The camp offers diverse activities, including swimming, canoeing, aquatic games, wildlife exploration, and environmental education.

**Qualifications:**

- Minimum age of 25 or possession of a bachelor’s degree to comply with NYS Department of Health regulations

- Experience in leading and supervising groups of children/teens in recreational or school settings

- Driver’s License

- First Aid Certification (Responding to Emergencies required by staff training week)

- Current CPR/AED certification

- Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation

**Essential Job Functions:**

- Ensure compliance with Cayuga County and New York State Health Department requirements

- Supervise Program Director, Cook, Health Director, Waterfront Director, counselors, and other staff

- Live on-site from staff training commencement through the end of the program

- Collaborate with Program Director/Waterfront Director to oversee staff, campers, and implement activities

- Maintain clear communication with relevant stakeholders to proactively address concerns

- Oversee camper check-in and ensure proper documentation

- Uphold safety and educational procedures; provide training for program equipment usage

- Manage camp facilities and equipment, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and good repair

- Oversee health and safety of campers and staff, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures

- Collaborate with Board of Directors’ Camping Program Committee to meet camp goals

- Support a community-oriented camp culture emphasizing acceptance, cooperation, and empathy

- Embrace and appreciate diversity in interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public

**Time Commitment:**

The Director is engaged for 2 weeks of camp preparation, 1 week of staff training, 5 weeks of children’s camping program, and end-of-season wrap-up.

**Relationships:**

- Maintain clear and regular communication with Program Director, staff, and Camping Program Committee

- Work closely with the Camp Registrar to ensure timely receipt of camper paperwork

- Serve as Camp Gregory’s representative to parents and the public

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

- Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and supervisory skills

- Creativity, flexibility, and ability to motivate staff and campers

- Ability to set and meet deadlines

- Outgoing personality with demonstrated ability to relate to campers, staff, and parents

- Physical ability to live and work in a rustic camp setting and address emergencies

**Physical Aspects of the Position:**

- Ability to communicate and work with diverse groups

- Observe and assess camper and staff behavior

- Physical requirements include movement across camp-related terrain, leading program activities, and setting up recreational equipment.

Join the Fun at Camp! 🌲🏕️

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**Position: Program Director**

**Salary: $800 to $975 per week (Depending on Experience)**

**Duration: 8 Weeks - 6 weeks on-site work with additional work required in advance of the camp staff training week**

**Camp Schedule:**

- Camp Preparation: Occurs before the first week of staff training

- Staff Training: June 30 – July 5

- Camp Season: July 7 – August 10

**Perks:**

• Discounted fees for children of camp staff

• Free accommodations

• Free Food

• Friday night through Sunday afternoon off.

**Position Purpose:**

- Advance the camp's mission by orchestrating and executing engaging program activities and events.

- Conceptualize and deliver program activities that are not only safe and enjoyable but also cater to the campers' age and abilities. Assist in overseeing the overall camp operation under the guidance of the Camp Director.

**Qualifications: (Minimum Qualifications and Experience)**

- Minimum age of 21.

- Proven experience working with children.

- Excellent physical fitness.

- Demonstrated leadership ability.

- Background in developing and delivering programs for similar populations.

- Preferably possess current CPR/AED certification.

- Ability to reside on-site for the entire program duration.

- Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation.

**Essential Job Functions:**

- Deliver an engaging program that delights campers.

- Devise daily and weekly camp schedules, including special programs and off-site excursions, fostering high-quality instruction and age-appropriate activities.

- Ensure the implementation of lesson plans that align with camp outcomes and camper abilities.

- Assess the program delivery capabilities of staff.

- Evaluate the success of the program and the development of campers' abilities across various activities.

- Collaborate with other staff to coordinate all camp program and campfire activities.

- Guarantee adherence to safety procedures in all program areas.

- Assist in managing and maintaining physical facilities and equipment across program areas.

- Supervise daily checks of program areas and equipment to uphold safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

- Provide daily reports to the Director, covering inventory, maintenance, health code compliance, injuries, discipline matters, and other camp-related business.

- Offer regular guidance and feedback to counselors, monitoring their work.

- Create cabin assignments, program groups, and activity schedules.

- Develop and oversee the staff schedule for programs and activities.

**Other Job Duties:**

- Attend administrative staff meetings.

- Engage wholeheartedly in all camp activities, offering support and guidance as needed.

- Collaborate with the Camping Committee and Director to train counseling staff before the camping season.

- Supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities.

- Continuously share program ideas with counseling and activity area staff.

- Assist the Director in compiling an end-of-year report for the Board of Directors and Camping Committee.

- Organize and actively contribute to end-of-season clean-up.

- Acquaint yourself with Camp Gregory's history, philosophy, and facilities.

- Cultivate and support a community-oriented camp culture that emphasizes acceptance, cooperation, and empathy.

- Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.

**Relationships:**

- The Program Director reports directly to the Director and maintains direct relationships with the Cook, Health Director, Waterfront Director, overseeing the counseling staff.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

- Training and experience in teaching programs to children.

- Enthusiasm and capability to work with children in an outdoor setting.

- Outgoing personality with demonstrated ability to relate to campers, staff, and parents.

**Physical Aspects of the Position:**

- Visual and auditory acuity to identify and respond to environmental hazards.

- Physical capability to respond effectively to situations requiring first aid.

- Endurance for standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.

- Flexibility to work irregular hours, facing daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varied weather conditions.

- Physical aptitude to live and work in a rustic camp setting, addressing emergencies as they may arise.

**Position: Seasonal Children’s Camp Medical Director**

**Time: 5.5 weeks**

**Reports to: Camp Director**

**Salary Range: $800 - $900/week x 5.5 weeks**

**Camp Schedule:**

- Staff Training: June 30 – July 5

- Camp Season: July 7 – August 10

- Reports to: Board of Directors’ Camping Program Committee

**Perks:**

• Discounted fees for children of camp staff

• Free accommodations

• Free Food

• Friday night through Sunday afternoon off.

**Position Purpose:**

The Camp Medical Director evaluates and treats campers and staff for minor injuries and illnesses, supervises and ensures implementation of medication policies and procedures at camp, keeps a log of Health Center visits, gives supportive advice to counselors and other camp staff if requested, and identifies health problems serious enough to require a physician’s attention.

**Essential Job Functions:**

- Caring for the medical needs of campers and staff at Camp

- Oversee the health and wellness of approximately 35 campers and 15 staff

- Conduct initial health screening of all campers and staff

- Provide medical attention to campers and staff with general health concerns and document in the Health Log

- Distribute and record camper medications

- Maintain Health Center records and medical forms

- Supervise health and sanitation at children's camp

- Maintain camper's confidential medical history

- Oversee initial health screening of campers and daily health surveillance of camp occupants

- Handle health emergencies and injuries, including emergency preparedness and provisions for professional healthcare

- Maintain camp's daily medical log

- Report required incidents to local health department within 24 hours

**Qualifications (Minimum Education and Experience):**

- RN degree (licensed in the State of New York) or New York State EMT Certification

- Flexible – able to adapt to different environments and schedules

- Confidence in nursing skills

- Responsible, hard-working

- Good bedside manner, friendly, and personable

- Strong assessment abilities

- Prior experience with children (does not have to be in a medical capacity)

- Desire and ability to be a team player

- Enjoy an active lifestyle

- Must submit health history record and examination form prior to the first day of work

- Have a genuine interest in working with and concern for children with special needs

- Ability to interact with boys and girls ages 5-18 with varying ability levels

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

- Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and supervisory skills

- Creativity, flexibility, and ability to motivate staff and campers

- Ability to set and meet deadlines

- Out-going personality with demonstrated ability to relate to campers, staff, and parents

- Physical ability to live and work in a rustic camp setting and to address emergencies (weather, etc.) as they might arise

**Physical Aspects of the Position:**

- Ability to verbally communicate and work with youth with varying social skills and academic difficulties (all age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff about health issues

- Ability to visually and auditorily observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce relevant safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques

- Ability to visually and auditorily observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques

- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to an activity

- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring First Aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers

- Endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

- Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.

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Position: Waterfront Director

Salary: $625 to $750 per week (Depending on Experience)

Duration: 6 weeks **

Camp Schedule:

- Staff Training: June 30 – July 5

- Camp Season: July 7 – August 10

Perks

• Food Provided

• Free accommodations

• Camp fees are discounted for children of camp staff members

• Life on the lake!

• Friday evening – Sunday afternoon OFF!

Qualifications (Minimum qualifications and experience)

• At least 21 years of age

• Possess current certification in a training course for lifeguard supervision and management as described in this link.

•Progressive Swimming Instructor certification highly preferred. Find additional details here.

• Minimum of: − one season of previous experience as a camp Waterfront Director at a New York State camp; or − two seasons of previous experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children’s camp lifeguard which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; or − 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach, which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time.

• Hold an accepted and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate as listed on the Fact Sheet entitled “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification for NYS Children’s Camps and NYS Bathing Facilities”

• Annually review and document the review of the camp’s safety plan for swimming.

Essential Job Functions:

A camp aquatics director must oversee all swimming activities that occur at swimming pools and bathing beaches operated as part of a children’s camp. This person shall supervise lifeguards and other required staff during swimming activities and implement the camp safety plan.

1. Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program

• Write (with the help of life guards) lesson plans that meet camp goals

• Evaluate aquatic abilities of campers and staff

• Deliver creative swim and watercraft program activities

• Assess Campers Swimming Ability per evaluate bather swimming ability using standards and criteria

• Categorize campers’ ability as either a non-swimmer or swimmer. A record of each camper’s swimming evaluation including the camper’s full name, date of test and their assessed ability will be maintained at the camp.

2. Train and supervise waterfront staff

• Assist in the planning and implementation of staff training

• Train waterfront and counseling staff in their waterfront responsibilities

• Verify skills of all waterfront lifeguards

• Supervise waterfront staff to provide a safe and high-quality program

• Supervise the waterfront staff evaluation process

• Implement the scheduling of waterfront staff

• Directly supervise other aquatic staff

3. Manage the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area

• Set up waterfront area prior to and during staff training

• Teach and monitor proper use of equipment

• Conduct initial and end-of-season inventory, and store equipment for safety

• Check equipment, and make (or file for) repairs

• Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair

• Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials

• Survey waterfront area daily, and keep the area free of hazards and debris

4. Participate as a member of the camp management team to plan, direct, and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions

• Work with Program Director and Waterfront Specialists to develop a program curriculum, awards programs, and leadership programs.

• Assist in the planning of any special events on or near the waterfront.

• Participate in management and staff meetings.

Qualifications (Minimum qualifications and experience)

The camp aquatics director must:

• At least 21 years of age

• Minimum of: − one season of previous experience as a camp aquatics director at a New York State children’s camp; or − two seasons of previous experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children’s camp lifeguard which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; or − 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach, which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time.

• Hold an accepted and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate as listed on the Fact Sheet entitled “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification for NYS Children’s Camps and NYS Bathing Facilities”

• Annually review and document the review of the camp’s safety plan for swimming

• Possess current certification in a training course for lifeguard supervision and management as described in this link.

Other Job Duties:

Participate enthusiastically in camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned. Any other duties required by Camp Directors.

Relationships:

There are coordinated efforts in camp between all the key program area directors such as environmental education, sports, arts, and others. Most often the health care and emergency plan outline the relationship between the Health Officer and the Waterfront Director and the waterfront staff for emergency management and care. It is important to maintain clear and regular communications with other staff member to keep campers safe. In the case of disagreements, personal or work related, please seek assistance from the Directors.

Equipment Used:

Open waterfront; lake

Canoes and kayaks

PFDs

Buddy board

Candidates also Certified as a Progressive Swimming Instructor are strongly encouraged to apply.

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**Lifeguard/Counselor**

**Time:** 6 weeks

**Reports to:** Aquatics Director & Program Director

**Salary Range:** $550-$700 per week x 6 weeks depending on experience

**Reimbursable Training Fees:** Upon completion of Summer Program

**Camp Schedule:**

- Staff Training: June 30 – July 5

- Camp Season: July 7 – August 10

- Reports to: Board of Directors’ Camping Program Committee

**Perks:**

• Discounted fees for children of camp staff

• Free accommodations

• Free Food

• Friday night through Sunday afternoon off.

Qualifications (Minimum qualifications and experience):

- Lifeguards must meet all the qualifications of Counselor and have:

- Current certification in First Aid

- Lifeguarding Certification with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with open water add-on or Second year of CPR/AED can be CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or Basic Life Support

- Waterfront Skills Certificate or Equivalent

- Waterfront Skills with canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards

- Candidates Certified as a Progressive Swimming Instructor are strongly encouraged to apply.

**Position Purpose:**

To further the mission of the camp by providing supervision and ensuring a safe environment at the camp’s waterfront activities. Assist in the management of the physical operation of the waterfront facilities and equipment. Lead campers in waterfront activities including canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

**Essential Job Functions:**

1. Supervise and serve as a lifeguard at all waterfront activities.

- Provide surveillance during aquatic activities to help prevent and manage injuries.

- Provide rescues as needed.

- Utilize first aid and CPR and other emergency management services as needed.

- Understand and implement appropriate responses to changes in water conditions or weather conditions affecting the waterfront.

- Assist Waterfront Director in determining aquatics abilities of campers and staff.

2. Assist Aquatics Director in program areas such as swimming and boating.

- Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures while at the waterfront.

- Assist in the delivery and supervision of all water activities and special events at the waterfront.

3. Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area.

- Conduct daily checks of the area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

- Clean waterfront area daily, keeping it free of hazards and debris.

**Other Job Duties:**

- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned.

- Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

- Assist in the planning of any special events on or near the waterfront.

- Serve as a cabin counselor providing daytime and overnight supervision of campers.

**Equipment Used at the Waterfront on Cayuga Lake:**

- Canoes and kayaks

- PFDs

- Buddy board

- Paddleboards

- Paddle Boat

**Relationships:**

- Lifeguards serve as a counselor with a camper group when not on duty at the waterfront.

- The health care and emergency plans outline the relationship between the Medical Director and the waterfront staff for emergency management and care.

- It is important to maintain clear and regular communications with all staff members to keep campers safe.

- In the case of disagreements, personal or work-related, seek assistance from the Directors.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

- Training and experience in waterfront activities that are offered at the camp.

- Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in the water.

- Ability and knowledge to safely use waterfront equipment.

**Physical Aspects of the Position:**

- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

- Some physical requirements of a lifeguard position could be endurance, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.

- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate waterfront equipment and waterfront activities.

- Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

- Willingness to live in a rustic camp setting.

- Work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available.

- Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying water conditions.

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**Position: General Camp Counselor**

**Salary: $550 to $650 per week (Depending on Experience)**

**Duration: 6 weeks **

**Camp Schedule:**

- Staff Training: June 30 – July 5

- Camp Season: July 7 – August 10

**Perks**

• Food Provided

• Free accommodations

• Camp fees are discounted for children of camp staff members

• Life on the lake!

• Friday evening – Sunday afternoon OFF!

Position Purpose:

• Camp counselors organize, implement, and lead age-appropriate activities for children and assist other Counselors in their activities. Activities include arts and crafts, sports including swimming, nature study, songs, and team building. Camp counselors are also responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of campers. Camp counselors have a knack for creating an accepting, positive, and wholesome

environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• 1 year of experience supervising and working with children, preferably as a camp counselor or teacher

• Ability to pass a background check

• General mobility including, but not limited, to walking, kneeling, and standing, ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.

• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for others in adherence with provided protocol and standards

• Ability to organize, and lead activities for large groups of children

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure a group of assigned campers is supervised and safe

• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques

• Organize and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate in arts, crafts, recreation, nature, music, and/or team building.

• Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness

• Identify teachable moments and capitalize on them

• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of campers

• Facilitate and encourage participation in camp activities

• Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner

• To serve as a cabin counselor providing daytime and overnight supervision of campers

Relationships:

• It is important to maintain clear and regular communications with other staff members to keep campers safe. In the case of disagreements, personal or work-related, seek assistance from the Camp Directors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions

• General knowledge of natural history, biology, ecology, sports, drama, music, and/or arts and related fields helpful

• Ability to take everyday moments and turn them into learning experiences

Physical Aspects of the Position:

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity

• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers

• Endurance including standing, walking, or hiking, some bending, stooping, and stretching

• Verbal communication to groups of campers in an outdoor setting

• Willingness and ability to live in a rustic camp setting

• Work irregular hours delivering programs in the environment available

• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for others in adherence with provided protocol and standards

• Ability to organize, and lead activities for large groups of children

**Position: Seasonal Camp Cook**

**Time: 6.5 weeks**

**Reports to: Camp Director**

**Salary Range: $700 - $800/week x 6.5 weeks**

**Camp Schedule:**

- Prep days before staff training begins

-Staff Training: June 30 – July 5

- Camp Season: July 7 – August 10

**Perks:**

• Discounted fees for children of camp staff

• Free accommodations

• Free Food

• Friday night through Sunday afternoon off.

• Life on the lake!

Requirements:

- Must be at least 21 years of age

- Must have work experience as a cook, preferably in a supervisory role

- Have the desire and ability to work around children in a fast-paced environment

- Able to read, write, understand, and communicate directions

- Able to respond to emergencies

- Understanding of NYS Department of Health regulations related to food service

- Have good judgment with the ability to identify problems and find acceptable solutions

Position Purpose:

Prepare tasty, nutritious meals meeting the dietary needs for approximately 48 campers and 13 staff for Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Dinner, and dessert.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and cook a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc.

- Camp Cook would supervise all kitchen operations and staff and volunteers working in the kitchen and serving food.

- The Camp Cook is responsible to place food orders, maintain the inventory of all food and food related supplies within the assigned expense budget.

- Work with the Camp Director, Health Director, and Camping Committee to create a menu that meets budget, special dietary needs and schedule.

- Camp Cooks ensure the proper sanitary preparation of all food items, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dishes as well as associated food serving areas.

- Notifies sales representatives and the Camp Director of Food Shortages, spoilage, or damage in deliveries.

- Completes all paperwork accurately and efficiently

- Sends staff to the health director immediately if presenting symptoms of illness

- Maintains a clean and neat appearance while on duty

- Understands and implements NYS Department of Health Standards and guidelines.

- Cooks are responsible for meals from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch.

- Arranges for distribution of food through family style serving or through preparing food to be taken off the Camp Property for field trips.

- Demonstrates proper preparation and cooking

- Oversees and inspects performance to ensure instructions, procedures and health standards are observed.

- Camp Cooks may assist the Camp Director with other camp duties such as lost camper searches and drills.

Time: 5.5 weeks

Classification: Seasonal Children’s Camp Assistant Cook

• Reports to: Camp Cook

• Salary: $550 - $650 per week

• Position not required to stay on site.

**Camp Schedule:**

- Staff Training: June 30 – July 5

- Camp Season: July 7 – August 10

- Reports to: Camp Cook

**Perks:**

• Discounted fees for children of camp staff

• Free accommodations

• Free Food

• Friday evening through Sunday at noon off.

Position Purpose: Responsible for assisting the Camp Cook in all aspects of planning, cooking of meals for the camp and for assisting in the cleanup of the kitchen

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to load/unload/move food and supplies (sometimes in excess of 50 pounds), lift dishes to their storage location, use kitchen equipment safely, operate electrical and mechanical equipment, supervise dishwashing, determine cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces, and general kitchen area, and assess the quality and condition of all food

• Must be able to tolerate long hours of standing and repetitive tasks

• Ability to maintain personal physical, mental, and spiritual health during a fast-paced summer, and adapt to a constantly changing environment while interacting with many different personalities

• Ability to thrive with very little access to cell phones, social media and internet, being nourished instead by in-person conversations or times of solitude and quiet.

• Camp Gregory’s internet access is very limited, meaning access to social media etc. is very restricted throughout the typical camp day. Being able to work for 6 days a week with little to no internet access is crucial.

Relationships: It is important to maintain clear and regular communications with other staff members and the Camping Program Committee to keep campers safe. In the case of disagreements, personal or work related, please seek assistance from the Camping Program Committee.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read menus, weights, and measures and count and multiply recipes for large groups

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to accept supervision as well as take initiative

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Assist the Cook in preparing foods by performing any combination of the following tasks: wash, peel vegetables; prepare poultry and meats; prepare and knead breads; stir and strain soups and vegetables; weigh and measure foods; carry pans and pots; store food, clean utensils and storage areas; distribute food and supplies; supervise the camper dish washers

• Assist in any area of the kitchen, dining room, or dish room, as requested by the Cook or Directors

• Take responsibility for meal preparation, as directed by the Cook

• Assistant Cooks may be asked to share responsibilities in the following jobs. These jobs could be designated by the Cook or Summer Camp Director:

o Cook's helper

o Pot washer/dishwasher

o Pantry and salad person

o Help unload and store supplies, and help move supplies around the kitchen. Learn "kitchen routine" within the first week and be able to follow it independently

o These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

Physical Aspects of the Position:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Work in extreme heat

• Hear and listen

• Sit, stoop, kneel, crouch

• Work with cleaning chemicals

• Work with noise

Caspar Gregory Camp, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Camp Gregory provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Camp Gregory expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Camp Gregory employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

For more information about Camp Gregory and to apply for the position, email us at campcaspargregory@gmail.com.