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Camp Felix is looking for energetic and enthusiastic staff members to help create an unforgettable experience this summer!

Open for four weeks each summer in New York’s Putnam County, Camp Felix brings campers and counselors together for an adventure that changes their outlook on life and the future, as well as their sense of pride. We’ve seen through the years how campers are able to immerse themselves in activities that instill feelings of self-confidence, resilience, respect, and community.

Applications are open for a number of positions at a variety of levels and skillsets – including Camp Director, Assistant Director, Camp Social Worker, Arts & Crafts Director, Aquatics Director, Lifeguard, Sports Instructor, Unit Leader, Camp Counselor, Food Service Assistant, and more.

Staff will be hired by the end of March, and staff training will be held from July 27to August 3. Camp will be open from August 3 to 31, Monday through Friday. Many staff positions require living on-site on the weekdays that camp is in session.

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Camp Counselor – Responsibilities and Requirements

Camp Counselors work under direct supervision of the Unit Leader to achieve Camp Felix goals and objectives by delivering a safe, fun and enriching summer camp program that helps Camp Felix campers build positive relationships, learn new skills, improve their self-esteem and develop healthy habits.

Duties Include:

Supervising campers during all activities, meals, shower time, and lights out. Participating in activities with them, and encourage them to participate as much as possible (i.e. arts & crafts, sports, hiking, dance, music, theater, swimming, etc).
Helping campers grow and develop by providing positive reinforcement, guidance, support and care.
Utilizing positive and supportive techniques and strategies to resolve problems and enforce discipline among campers.

Requirements Include:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a High School or GED diploma.
Must have knowledge of or experience working in summer camps.
Must have experience working with children in some capacity, preferably in an educational setting.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Exhibit qualities such as patience, kindness, honestly, responsibility, compassion, and desire to help others.
Knowledge of or familiarity with the issues/needs of children involved in the child welfare system preferred.

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On Site Camp Director – Responsibilities and Requirements

The Camp Director works under direct supervision of the Camp Felix Program Director to achieve Camp Felix goals and objectives by implementing, managing and leading a successful, safe and effective summer camp program where Camp Felix campers can build positive relationships, learn new skills, improve their self-esteem and develop healthy habits.

Duties Include:

Working with Camp Felix admin prior to the start of camp to assist with appropriate staff recruitment, program planning and scheduling, and camper application/recruitment prior to camp start.
Co-facilitating/leading staff training prior to start of camp
Providing direct supervision to Assistant Director, A&C Director, Athletic Director, Health Director and Aquatics Director and Food Services Manager.
Implementing camp mission, vision and goals as well as the camp policies and procedures.
Enforcing safety regulations and respond to emergencies immediately; determine best course of action in all emergency situations; spearhead the resolution of all crises, incidents and problems during camp (consult with Camp admin staff as needed).

Requirements Include:

Must be at least 25 years old.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Must have at least 24 weeks of administrative or supervising experience in a summer camp setting.
Must have a solid knowledge and understanding of the needs of children in the child welfare system.

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Athletic Director – Responsibilities and Requirements

The Athletic Director works under direct supervision of the Camp Director to achieve Camp Felix goals and objectives by developing and directing an effective Sports program at Camp Felix which allows campers to learn new skills, develop their motor and coordination skills, improve self-esteem, and relieve stress through physical exercise.

Duties Include:

Developing and implementing age-appropriate sports/games activities for all Camp Felix campers (ages 8-15).
Leading cabin groups through daily athletic activities (3-5 periods/day) including non-competitive, team-building activities in addition to competitive sports/games, with the support and assistance of the cabin counselors.
Teaching campers about the importance of physical fitness and encourage them to make physical activity part of their daily routine.

Requirements Include:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
Must have experience working with children, preferably in a camp setting.
Must have experience designing, implementing and leading an effective athletic/sports program with children.

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Featured Camp Felix Opportunities

Camp Counselor – Responsibilities and Requirements

On Site Camp Director – Responsibilities and Requirements

Athletic Director – Responsibilities and Requirements

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