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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 3 (Camp Counselor)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.19 to $18.19 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable. Seasonal 40 hours a week, 6/6/25 - 8/8/2025.

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 Senior Counselor, Camp Director, Cultural Manager and/or higher-level park operations staff, the Camp Counselor shall be required to provide a level of supervision that shall protect campers from any unreasonable risk to their health or safety, including physical or sexual abuse or any public health hazard. At a minimum there shall always exist visual or verbal communication capabilities between the camper and counselor during activities, an ability to always account for the camper’s whereabouts.
• The Counselor will work directly under the supervision of the Senior Camp Counselor. The Counselor’s specific duty is to directly interact with and ensure the safety of the campers during various activities throughout the program day.
• The Counselor will assist the Senior Counselor will all safety precautions at every site.
• The Counselor will be required to follow all agency guidelines and trainings.

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

*Candidates must produce two reference letters from associates and past employers, but no persons related to the applicant.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• The Counselor shall be at least 18 years of age and may include both specialty and general counseling.
• The counselor shall either have experience in camping and supervision of children or have completed a training course acceptable to the permit-issuing official.
• Candidates must pass screening against the State Sex Offenders Registry.




BENEFITS:
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 “Park & Rec Aide 3 Camp Counselor" in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

All qualified 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.