Big Flats  – The Chemung County Youth Bureau is presently accepting applications for Recreation Leader positions for the 2010 Summer Cohesion Program. Summer Cohesion provides recreational, educational, and cultural enrichment programming for youth ages 4-12 in Chemung County during the summer months.

Recreation Leaders must be at least 17 years of age by July 1st and a resident of Chemung County.  Candidates must demonstrate experience in working with children. Strong consideration will be given to those volunteering and working with youth in our community. Recreation Leaders must also be certified in Adult/Child CPR and First Aid by July 1, 2010.  

Employment applications are available at the following locations:  
  -Chemung County Youth Bureau
  -Youth Employment Service offices located in the Big Flats Community Center,         Horseheads Youth Bureau, and Southport Youth Services 
  -All area high school guidance and College Career Development offices.

Applications are also available online at summercohesion.com

Applications, including two letters of reference and working papers should be forwarded to the Chemung County Department of Youth Bureau & Recreational Services, 599 Harris Hill Road, Elmira, NY 14903.  Interviews will be scheduled upon receiving all information.

For more information on these positions or the Summer Cohesion program, contact Lisa Bowers at the Chemung County Youth Bureau & Recreational Services office at 737-2907 or e-mail lbowers@co.chemung.ny.us.