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 this video from Camp Tecumseh in Indiana. They have distilled the essence of what it means to work at a summer camp and the "why" camps are important.
Full Disclosure: The YMCA camps are part of a christian organization, while Oswegatchie has no religious affiliation or focus.
Full Disclosure: The YMCA camps are part of a christian organization, while Oswegatchie has no religious affiliation or focus.
Why We Need Summer Camp from Camp Tecumseh on Vimeo.
Summer Employment Applications
Starting on January 22nd, 2019, Oswegatchie will be using an online staff application process. If you are applying to work here, you will create an account and need to remember a User Name and password. If you do not finish the application in one shot, you will be able to go back online later and complete the form. If you are hired to work at Oswegatchie, this account will be used to manage your staff profile, contracts, and various details.
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Our application deadline is Feb 12th, 2019. We can accept applications past this date, but there is no guarantee of an interview or follow up.However, it doesn't hurt to ask in case a position opens up. Jobs like lifeguards are often still in demand.
Staff applicants need to be at least graduating from high school the June before working at the camp. Due to the teenaged campers, the age and maturity of staff is a major factor. Base staff pay does start at $300 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. |
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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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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 | ||
