Housekeeper (Temporary Full-Time Position)
Natural Resources and Environmental Science Coordinator
Pediatric Nephrology Camp Nurse Coordinator
Program Instructor (Seasonal & Full-Time Positions)
Summer Camp Adventure Trip Leader
Summer Camp Registrar
Vehicle Coordinator (Seasonal)

Housekeeper

Temporary, full-time, year round, hourly position. Weekends and/or evenings are required.

Pay Rate: $10.00/hour to start.

Responsible to: Director of Housekeeping

Qualifications:

• Must have valid drivers license and a clean MV Report.

• Must be able to work alone or as part of a team.

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Preferred one year of experience in general housekeeping.
• Experience with small equipment; floor equipment, plumbing, etc. a plus!
• Must be able to perform assigned duties in an efficient, safe, and effective manner.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and understand this position involves physical stamina for extended periods of time.

General Description: 
Perform work necessary to keep the buildings/structures of the organization safe, healthy, and attractive. This position impacts all of the program departments, staff and guests who use Frost Valley YMCA facilities. Applicant must be able to interact and communicate successfully with all departments.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high level of cleanliness in all lodges, cabins and designated public areas according to housekeeping department procedures and quality standards.
• Strip and make beds, prepare rooms as required, clean under mattresses, behind beds and inside drawers.
• Dust and clean all surfaces, vacuum, sweep or mop floors where required.
• Clean and prepare bathrooms using prescribed cleaners and methods.
• Remove all garbage and recyclables from buildings.
• Collect and transport used linens to the laundry facility.
• Fold all laundry to the required standard.
• Monitor and replenish all housekeeping supplies in buildings as required.
• Collect and record all lost & found items.
• Operating the washer and dryer equipment.
• Operating housekeeping vehicles on campus may be required.
• Ensure that the safety procedures and policies are followed and applied correctly.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• All actions and decisions must parallel Frost Valley YMCA’s operating objectives, mission and core values.

For more info: Contact Jeff Williams at ext. 315

Natural Resources and Environmental Science Coordinator

Classification: Full time, year round, exempt

Reports to: Natural Resources and Environmental Science Director

Pay Range: $28,000-$31,000, Great Benefits! Housing and Board included.

Required:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in forestry, natural resources, or a related field.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to hike 3 miles.

General Description: 

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing all forest and ecosystem management activities at Frost Valley properties as well as the management and collection of GIS data, infrastructure record management.

Essential Functions:

• Planning, marking and harvesting of forest stands
• Marketing and sale of forest products
• Conduct forest inventory and forest management projects and plan TSI cuts
• Monitoring production and the implementation of best management practices
• Use Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information Systems
• Use GPS to conduct mapping projects for natural resources and infrastructure
• Coordinate professional demonstrations within the Model Forest
• Operation of National Trends Network acid rain station and Mercury Deposition Station
• Conduct timber stand improvement and timber harvest work using a chainsaw
• Obtain Game of Logging Level 1 & 2 Certification
• Conduct Educational Programs for guests on maple sugaring, forestry, wildlife management, geocaching and others
• Assist with day to day operations of the maple sugaring process during maple season
• Assist with spring deer density survey and maintenance of food plots, geese control and fisheries habitat
• Assist with Hunting and Fishing orientation for new members, property patrol, monitoring and rule enforcement
• Assist with Forester Newsletter; help write articles
• Conduct trail maintenance, marking and improvements
• Install new trail markers to ensure ease of navigation
• Assist with all other projects as assigned

DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 21, 2013

Please submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources

For more info: contact Linda Campbell at ext. 254

Pediatric Nephrology Camp Nurse Coordinator

Responsible to:
Health Care Administrator

Classification: 
Full-time, year round, salaried

Qualifications: 

• Minimum qualification of a NYS Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed in a state that has reciprocity with New York with 5 years of nursing experience and 5 years of nursing experience in Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
• A knowledge base in nephrology, including CKD and transplantation. Pediatric background is ideal, but not required
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for dialysis and Montefiore/CHAM policies and procedures
• Managements skills for maintaining appropriate and positive staff behavior and communication
• Organizational skills, necessary in coordinating camper recruitment and care, staffing of the unit and vendors, Frost Valley YMCA, CHAM staff and RGKF
• Technology skills with the ability to manage a volume of email from centers, families, camp registrar, staff and nursing staff
• Manage database integrity of referral center contact, vendors, and campers; assist in development/updates of camper application and marketing materials
• A clean, valid, US driver’s license
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, AED & First Aid
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds is required

General Description:
This position is responsible for the coordination of the Ruth Gottscho Dialysis and Children’s Kidney Program at Frost Valley YMCA. The Camp Nurse Coordinator will oversee the day to day operations of the dialysis program during the summer camp season. Throughout the year, this position will also develop and coordinate new and existing specialized medical partnerships.

Year Round Responsibilities:

Pay Rate:
$30,000, On Site Housing Required (June – August)

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
February 28, 2013
Send Application, Resume and Cover Letter to Linda Campbell, Director of Human Resources

For More Information:
Contact Dawn D’Auria: 845-985-2291 ext. 232

Program Instructor for Environmental Education & Family/Group Programs

TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
1. Full-time covering the school year, late August through mid June.
2. Seasonal position running late August through November

Description: 

Program Staff are responsible for preparation, delivery, and follow up of programs offered through the Environmental Education, Teambuilding, and Family and Group Programs at Frost Valley YMCA. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with students and guests of all ages. Frost Valley YMCA seeks to promote an awareness of the interrelationships of the natural world through the natural sciences. Frost Valley YMCA seeks to promote healthy lifestyle alternatives through individual and group decision making activities and structured socialization experiences.

Summer Camp Adventure Trip Leader

Responsible to:
Adventure Trip Coordinator

Classification: 
Full-time, seasonal, salaried, exempt

Qualifications: 

• Must be 21 years of age or older by June 16, 2013.
• Must possess clean, valid U.S. driver’s license for the length of the position.  Driving record must be approved prior to official acceptance.
• Minimum Wilderness First Aid & CPR certification required.  Certifications must be valid July 1, 2013 through August 24, 2013 and actual, signed card/certification must be shown to Adventure Director prior to arrival at camp. If certification is needed, please bring this up during interview. We offer some training in-house for WFA/CPR.
• Experience working with kids ages 11-17 in an outdoor setting, or strong desire to gain experience in such an environment.
• Able to hike 8-10 miles in rugged, uneven terrain per day with a pack weighing one third of one’s body weight and in good physical health overall.
• Able to work well with a team of others and a co-leader on a one-to-one basis.
• Able to work long hours, including evening and late night programs, in high stress conditions.
• Able to be flexible to sudden changes in schedule, staff and campers.
• Present a strong, positive model for campers and fellow staff members.
• Outstanding customer service skills, group facilitations skills and logistical planning experience are a must.
• Be very detail oriented and safety conscious. 
• Be able to multi-task and handle pressure well.

General Description:
Trip Leaders will supervise and care for trip campers in loco parentis.  Leaders must work well with a co-leader in a remote setting, away from Frost Valley resources and guidance.  The ability to foresee and prevent potential hazards and camper issues is crucial to leading a successful trip.  Leaders are responsible for preparing final logistics for each assigned trip and to ensure he or she has all of the equipment necessary to run a trip safely and successfully.  This position is also responsible for maintaining the gear room and ensuring that equipment is being well cared for and correctly stored, cleaned, and used. Facilitating a camper’s positive and insightful experience is crucial to this position.  The successful candidate truly enjoys working with children of various Frost Valley programs.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety of all participants at all times.
• Supervise trip campers in loco parentis from the time the first camper arrives at Frost Valley to the time the last camper leaves Frost Valley programs.
• Create a safe and fun environment for campers participating in Adventure Trips.
• Maintain a friendly, cooperative, and professional relationship with fellow staff and outfitters.
• Complete and submit all required documentation including, but not limited to, trip logs, accident reports, spending reports, and vehicle logs in a timely manner.
• Correctly teach outdoor and trip specific skills to campers.
• Process each trip experience with campers and encourage group dynamics to create positive outcomes in activities and social settings.
• Inventory and maintain equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning equipment in a timely fashion, returning equipment within a reasonable time after use, and reporting/fixing broken gear
• Organize final logistics for assigned trips, including, but not limited to, food and gear preparation.
• Finalize all logistics for each trip and ensure that each trip has adequate, correct safety and general gear.
• Be a good role model for fellow staff and campers at all times. This includes modeling acceptable behavior, language, Frost Valley’s core values and outdoor standards.
• Ensure that Frost Valley Summer Camps achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of both the Summer Camp Department and Frost Valley YMCA, as well as expectations of customers.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Offer help and assist with any other duties as assigned for the success of Frost Valley.
• Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA’s eight core values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty, Community, Diversity, Stewardship and Inclusion.
• Responsible for executing the shared 2013 Frost Valley Vision.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Summer Camp Registrar

Classification: Full time, year round, hourly  position

Pay Rate: $11.00- $13.00/hour + Great Benefits!

Reports To: Camp Registration Manager

Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• This customer service job requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be highly organized with attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, ability to utilize email, the internet, database or equivalent computer experience.
• Ability to multi-task and enjoy working with children, families and other staff.

General Description:

Responsibilities:

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  May 24, 2013

For more information, contact Blanche Van Etten at Ext. 203

Vehicle Coordinator

Classification: Seasonal, salaried

Pay Rate: $250-325/week based on qualifications

Reports To: Senior Program Director

Qualifications: 

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid, clean U.S. driver’s license.
• Good organizational skills and able to manage systems.
• Multi-task and handle pressure well.
• Possess excellent communication skills and work well within a team.
• Be flexible and good problem solving skills.

General Description:

Responsibilities:

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  May 30, 2013

For more information, contact Vicky Williams at Ext. 255