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Frost Valley strives to hire the best and most qualified staff in the camping industry. Each year, we hire approximately 250 staff, primarily college students from across the country and the world. We follow a 1-to-4 counselor to camper ratio. Our counselors and staff are selected based upon a unique combination of skills, a demonstrated interest in working with children, experiences, enthusiasm, and the ability to be strong positive role models. The camp is staffed year-round by a team of qualified and experienced camp directors who work to ensure the quality and organization of camp running smoothly. Frost Valley is committed to the development of the four core values of the YMCA, Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility and four more values specific to Frost Valley; Stewardship, Inclusiveness, Diversity, and Community. These values are a large part of the in-depth staff training process. Pre-camp orientation will teach the skills necessary to work effectively with children and sets the stage for a safe, healthy, and worthwhile summer. Staff training schedules will vary depending on the position. Click on each position to learn more:
------------------------------------------------------------------- Adventure Specialists The four Advenutre Specialists will be responsible for leading activities including high ropes, mountain boarding, rock climbing, and/or skateboarding to campers ages 8-16. This a program position that does not require living with campers but does involve 50-60 hours per week.
Along with a co-leader, Adventure Trip Leaders will be responsible for 6-12 teens (ages 11-17) taking part in 1 to 2-week adventure trips. You will be teaching basic camping skills and modeling healthy a lifestyle while participating in scheduled activities in locations around the country.
Arts-and-Crafts Coordinator Direct the arts-and-crafts program. The Arts-and-Crafts Coordinator will be responsible for developing high quality arts-and-crafts programs for the entire summer camp community as well as managing a limited number of supplies and a small staff (of 3-4 people). The Coordinator may also be called upon to provide artistic support for the Programming office and other camp activities.
Assistant Hird and Wawayanda Camp Directors The Two Assistants will help with the daily grind, direct up to 75 staff and 250 campers a day. Also assist in camper and staff placement, child and staff supervision, serve as parent contact, resolving camper and staff conflicts, and planning camp logistics.
Bus Coordinator Coordinates the departure of campers and luggage from camp and then is responsible for signing campers back over to parents, dealing with luggage that is left behind, and supervising bus staff.
Counselor-in-Training Coordinator Direct a group of 20 CITs over a 4 week session. Facilitate leadership workshops, lead a backpacking trip, monitor the in-cabin experience, develop leadership skills, and evaluate each individual.
Counselor-in-Training Director Direct a group of four CIT Coordinators and 20 CIT campers. Organize activities that include training sessions, in-cabin experiences, and a nine day out-trip.
Counselor One of two counselors in a cabin. They are responsible for the direct supervision and guidance of eight campers. Counselors travel with their campers throughout the day, teaching and participating in a wide variety of activities.
Farm Counselor Here is a chance to work and live with kids and adults on a real working educational farm. Farm counselors will spend their morning teaching farm skills in the pastures, gardens, and barn. Afternoons will be spent doing traditional camp activities.
Junior Counselor Open for those who are under the age of 18. They will have a chance to live and work with a senior counselor. Together, they will be responsible for up to eight kids. They assist in the supervision and guidance of the campers with continued training throughout the summer.
MAC Counselor Be responsible for the supervision and guidance of campers with a wide range of disabilities. Counselors travel with campers throughout the day, teaching and participating in a wide variety of activities. MAC has a higher counselor-to-camper ratio because of the extreme camper need. This position may require assistance in daily care, hygiene, eating, and so on in addition to typical counselor duties.
Program Director Supervises program staff, helps with the daily operations in camp, and plays an important role in planning and implementing all major camp events and daily activities. Creativity and organization skills are a must. This is our key logistics person.
Assistant Program Directors The two assistant program directors will help with the daily operations of the program office and direct up to 60 staff. They will play an important role in planning and implementing all major camp activities along with all daily activities for campers.
Program Specialist Supervise and teach in your own specialized area! Be responsible for setting up and leading activities. Some program areas are; arts and crafts, photography, Yoga, Nature, lifeguards, incredible edible. Previous experience is required in most program areas.
Support Staff They either work in the camp office, as the camp driver, or in the dining hall. These are the roles at Frost valley that will help keep us running a super summer camp! Positions are open to both people who are looking for on camp living and part-time, off-camp living.
Village Chief One of the Best positions at Frost Valley! Direct and coordinate staff, campers and the overall program for your assigned village. Each village is made up of 32-40 kids and 8-12 staff. They will live in cabin like a counselor and have the additional responsibility of creating village programs that will make their kids have the summer of a lifetime!
Waterfront Director They are responsible for a team of up to 20 lifeguards and all happenings at Lake Cole and our swimming holes. Frost Valley’s waterfront is always bustling with activity at the boathouse, swimming docks and water trampoline. We offer recreational swim and instructional swim lessons.
Assistant Waterfront Director They will assist the waterfront director with the supervision of up to 20 lifeguards and all happenings at Lake Cole and our swimming holes. In addition to the duties of life guarding you will play an important role in scheduling trainings for staff. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for monitoring recreational swim and instructional swim lessons.
Health Center Aid General duties include but are not limited to maintain adequate nutritional intake of campers staying in Health Center, ensure safe and healthy environment for campers to stay in, answering telephones, filing of health histories, data capturing, and assisting nursing staff to maintain calm environment for recovering in. **No medications or treatments will be rendered by the Health Center Aid.
E.M.T. Emergency Medical Technician with 2 years experience. Triage and care of campers entering Health Center, maintaining of medical equipment and supplies, providing first aid and care to campers unable to ambulate to Health Center.
Camp Nurse L.P.N. Medication administration, supervision of campers residing in Health Center.
Camp Nurse R.N. Medication Administration, sick call hours, supervision of Health Center Aids, Camp Nurse LPN, and Camp Health and Wellness.
Internships Available! Wrangler/Riding Instructor Our 50 horse program offers both English and Western riding to campers of all ages and skill levels. Staff provide all care for our horses in addidion to all instruction for campers.
For any additional information on applying for Day Camp Staff, please Rita Noall at (845) 985-2291 or by email at rnoall@frostvalley.org For any additional information on applying for Resident Camp Staff, please contact Jeff Daly at (845) 985-2291 or by email at jdaly@frostvalley.org. For any additional information on applying for Adventure Trip Leader, please contact Kevin Terrell at (845) 985-2291 or by email at kterrell@frostvalley.org. You may also download and complete the employment applications below and return to: Summer Camp Directors Frost Valley YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Road Claryville, NY 12725 or fax us at (845) 985-7925 Forms: |
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