Marine Camp Counselor, Sea Explorers Camp – Babylon, NY

This seasonal position will assist with a marine science summer camp for children ages 6-14. The camp counselor will participate as a marine educator and supervisor for campers and will help the Assistant Camp Director is to supervise a designated group of 10 campers and aid in the implementation of daily activities, including: leading children through activities indoors and outdoors during expeditions to Cedar Beach (Oceanside), be responsible for creating and teaching 1 lesson each week, seining and water activities at Cedar beach Marina, arts and crafts, and games.

The counselor will prepare and breakdown daily crafts activities. Camp Counselor will lead smaller groups through the above activities and will delegate necessary tasks to CIT’s. Counselors will be responsible for preparation before programs and clean-up after programs including cleaning and care of the facility and/or marine and freshwater tanks.

Required Qualifications:

Graduation or attendance in/from a recognized high school or equivalent.

Experience:

working with children. Ability to learn and lead

education:

al

experience:

s and activities. Ability to understand and carry out

education:

al program tasks and objectives. Ability to work with children. Ability to supervise a small group of children. Ability to supervise CIT participants. Ability to understand and implement written and oral instructions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work outdoors performing various types of

education:

al and physical activities. Ability to learn marine science and natural science subject matter. Ability to work with and touch live animals (marine organisms, fish, reptiles, etc.). Ability to handle health and safety issues and/or emergency situations. Ability to perform physical

requirements:

of job, such as light hiking expeditions to Cedar Beach and Cedar Beach Marina beach seining. Ability to communicate with camp participants’ parents. Flexible scheduling of work week as required by ongoing operations. Ability to meet travel

requirements:

associated with this position. Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required. Ability to work flexible hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Desire to work with children. Basic marine biology, environmental or

education:

background/aquarium and/or animal care

experience:

Current CPR/AED and/or First Aid certification or higher, or equivalent. Lifeguard Certifications. Special

Requirements:

Over 18,

Experience:

working with Children and animals (sea creatures, reptiles, etc.), background in life science/biology, transportation to/from site. CPR and/or life guarding is a plus. POSITION DETAILS: Non-Exempt: Seasonal 30-32 hours per week Salary Range: $17.00-$18.50 per hour (based on

qualifications:

) Dates: June 19, 2026 – August 15, 2026 Over 18,

Experience:

working with Children and animals (sea creatures, reptiles, etc.), background in life science/biology, transportation to/from site. CPR and/or life guarding is a plus. No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available. Camp and Office Location: Sport Fishing

Education:

Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Pkwy. Babylon, NY 11702 HOW TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until qualified pool of candidates is obtained. Applicants need to attach/upload a resume and cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

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Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance. Questions please contact Tracy Marcus, Marine Youth

Education:

Specialist and Sea Explorers Marine Camp Director -tm353@cornell.edu or (631) 384-2041. The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so that you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Jillian Sinanan at 631-727-7850 ext.

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This employment

opportunity:

is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University. Cornell is an equal

opportunity:

employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo. Job Title: Association Camp Temporary Level: TMP Pay Rate Type: Hourly Company: Contact Name: Ashley Downs Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.

Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment

opportunity:

is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University. Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information

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