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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5 - Senior Counselor

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 40 hours per week<br />Seasonal - Summer Employment from May 2025 to September 2026

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park - Cultural Complex

679 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10031

Duties Description • Under the direction of the Camp Director, Cultural Manager, Program Director, and/or higher-level park staff, Senior Camp Counselors are responsible for the direct supervision of assigned campers and for the supervision, guidance, and oversight of Junior Camp Counselors within their group. Senior Camp Counselors shall ensure daily activity schedules are followed, identify and communicate any operational or safety concerns, and immediately notify the Camp Director and/or Program Director of schedule changes or needed adjustments.

• Senior Camp Counselors are responsible for promptly reporting all incidents, accidents, injuries, or behavioral concerns to the Camp Director and/or Program Director and ensuring that all required Incident Report Forms are completed accurately and submitted in accordance with agency procedures.

• The Senior Camp Counselor must consistently enforce camp rules, regulations, and OPRHP policies, enforce the camp dress code, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with agency codes of conduct and customer service standards. Senior Camp Counselors are responsible for ensuring that Junior Camp Counselors under their supervision always adhere to these standards.

• Senior Camp Counselors will interact directly with campers during daily activities. They will also provide active supervision, direction, and support to Junior Camp Counselors to ensure appropriate camper engagement, safety, and supervision.

• Senior Camp Counselors are responsible for knowing the names of all campers and counselors under their supervision, as well as being fully aware of any allergies, medical concerns, or special needs of campers within their assigned group.

• Senior Camp Counselors are required to actively participate in all swimming activities. This includes enforcing aquatic safety rules, maintaining required supervision ratios, providing immediate assistance during emergencies, and ensuring continuous monitoring in and around aquatic areas This participation is mandatory and essential for camper safety.

• Senior Camp Counselors are required to actively participate in all skating activities. Participation is mandatory to ensure direct supervision, assist campers as needed, promptly respond to falls or injuries, and enforce all skating safety rules to minimize risk of harm.

• On all camp trips Senior Camp Counselors must maintain immediate access to copies of all parent/guardian trip consent forms, swimming consent forms, and emergency contact information. Senior Camp Counselors must also ensure that counselors are following all safety and supervision protocols.

• Senior Camp Counselors will ensure that daily attendance is taken accurately and reported to the Camp Director in a timely manner. Senior Camp Counselors will continuously account for each camper’s presence throughout the day at all activities.

• Senior Camp Counselors will prepare performance evaluations for the Junior Camp Counselors within their group and submit all proposed evaluations to the Camp Director for review and approval prior to finalization.

• Senior Camp Counselors are required to follow and enforce the established chain of command and must communicate regularly and clearly with the Camp Director and Program Director regarding camper safety, staff performance, operational concerns, and program needs. Failure to adhere to the chain of command may compromise program operations and safety.

Minimum Qualifications NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.



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Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Senior Camp Counselors must be at least 18 years of age.
• Senior Camp Counselors must either have experience in camping and the supervision of children or have successfully completed a training course acceptable to the permit-issuing official. Background checks will be conducted for all candidates.
• Senior Camp Counselors must produce two reference letters from friends, past employers, or individuals not related to the applicant.
• Senior Camp Counselors must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations and safety incidents during all activities. Participation in required activities is a condition of employment and necessary to meet State supervision and safety standards.



BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

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.

Name Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address NYCVacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125th Street, 17th floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the agency's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office at nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include “P&RA 5 - SENIOR CAMP COUNSELOR - DFRSP" in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

All persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency's operating needs.