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Now Seeking Applications for
Full Time Program Director
​Oswegatchie Educational Center

Oswegatchie Educational Center is searching for our next camp director. Oswegatchie is a year round education and retreat facility situated on 1200 acres of Adirondack forest with four bodies of water.  We are seeking dynamic applicants who possess a passion for camp life, will excel in leading people, and can manage program offerings on a year round basis.  The successful applicant will oversee the entire summer camp program, and provide leadership for seasonal program offerings.  Full job description and application are found below.  

Application open until February 15, 2023
Expected Start Date Range March 15 to April 1
$42,000-$48,000
annually based on 1920 hours ($22-$25/hour)
Health Insurance, Retirement, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, and Housing
Program Director Application
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Summer Camp Employment and the Why of Camp?

Welcome to our Summer Camp Employment page. On this page you will find everything you need to apply for work at our camp. If you are a first time applicant to work at a summer camp, please watch the video from Camp Tecumseh in Indiana posted at the bottom of this page. They have distilled the essence of what it means to work at a summer camp and the "why" camps are important.

Summer Employment Applications

Staff applicants need to be at least graduating from high school the June before working at the camp. Due to our teenaged campers, the age and maturity of staff is a major factor. Base counselor staff pay does start at $350 per week. The job includes room, board, staff training, which all adds real value to the job. Specialized staff have a higher pay scale, such as medical staff. We are looking to start hiring new staff on February 1st, 2023. We will continue to take applications after this date, but we will start hiring on February 1st. 

The primary employment range is June 12th - August 11th, 2023. This is 9 weeks of employment. Additional work opportunities exist before and after summer begins. 
2023 Summer Camp Application Online Form
When applying, you will need a resume, cover letter, and references ready to upload as files. 

My 5 Best Tips for Young Job Seekers!

5 Best Tips for Young Job Seekers
Details to Consider Before Applying

Current Job Listings

If you are interested in working at the Oswegatchie Summer Camp, do as much research as possible before applying and the job interview. Oswegatchie Summer Camp is a culture shock for new staff new to summer camp. Spend as much time as possible reading our brochures, websites, and facebook page. We want you to make sure this is the best possible opportunity for you to experience.

Additionally, Oswegatchie prefers to have staff that are at least graduating from high school that June. Since our campers are in high school, the older a counselor, the better their ability to make smart decisions.
 
- Bill Waite, Camp Director

Counselors & Program Staff Certification Information

When working at Oswegatchie, certifications are important. Without a minimum number of first aid & cpr certified staff, we can not operate. Please review the files below from the NYS Department of Health that are recognized for summer camp permit operation. Oswegatchie typically pays you for additional certifications, especially lifeguards, WSIs, camp aquatic directors, and EMTs. These 
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Employment Reference Form
This online for is used for references to complete for possible summer employees.

Why We Need Summer Camp from Camp Tecumseh on Vimeo.

Oswegatchie has Four Seasons of Opportunities!

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