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George F. McDonnell
220 Brooky Hollow Road
Middleburgh, NY 12122
609-892-9404
mcdonnellg@msn.com
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Objective: To obtain a position as a Director in the Youth Development field with an emphasis on
adventure-based education and outdoor recreation.
Education: The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration
Professional Experience
Schoharie County Youth Bureau Schoharie, NY
Executive Director February 2008 to Present
• Promoted to Executive Director of the Schoharie County Youth Bureau in January 2010, previously
Assistant Director/ Program Coordinator.
• It is the mission of the Schoharie County Youth Bureau to promote and advocate for the well-being of
the youth of Schoharie County through the incorporation of positive youth development methods in
our direct and supportive programs and services.
• Main responsibilities as Director;
1. The development, implementation, and evaluation of direct programming that provide positive
youth development opportunities for the county's youth.
• Outdoor Adventure Program for youth ages 8 to 18.
• Teen Outdoor Leadership Program for teens 15 to 18.
• Youth as Leaders Program for high school students grades 10 through 12.
• Strengthening Families, Cooperative Parenting, and Active Parenting Programs.
• April Adventures Program for youth ages 9 to 17.
• Leadership Workshops.
• School Based Preventative Programming.
• Facilitate team building and low ropes initiatives for organizations.
• Collaborate with area schools & other organizations on youth programs.
• Organize and conduct service learning projects for youth.
• Facilitator for Advancing Youth Development training.
• Conduct staff training for other agencies and community-based organizations
2. The allocation and monitoring of state funding to municipalities and community-based
organization that provide services and programs for youth.
• Development of Resource Allocation Plan
3. Administrative responsibilities include;
• Development and management of department budget.
• Development of Youth Bureau section of the Integrated County Plan.
• Hiring and managing full time and seasonal staff, as well as volunteers and interns.
• Report monthly to a Youth Advisory Board & County Oversight Committee on Youth Bureau
status.
• Serve as a Board Member for community-based organizations and committees.
• The development of goals & objectives and a clear vision for future growth.
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Capital District YMCA/ Duanesburg Branch Duanesburg, NY
Life Guard December 2015 to Present
• Maintain continuous surveillance of people in swimming pool.
• Ensure appropriate headcount of people using pool and spa on an hourly basis.
• Provide safety information to members.
• Supervise swimmers to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols.
• Spot hazards or potential hazards and take measures to prevent accidents.
• Perform rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents.
• Perform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations.
• Perform pool chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene.
• Maintain accurate records of pool use and chemical levels.
• Ensure that all pool equipment is stored safely and that any lost items are kept in a safe place.
Forest Lake Camp Warrensburg, NY
Director of the Boys Camp January 2006 to August 2007
• Assisted the owner/ director in the day to day operation of a residential summer camp for children
ages 8 to 16.
• My direct responsibilities were the safety and well-being of up to 125 campers, the direction of two
head counselors, and the supervision and ongoing training for 40 plus staff.
• Supervised department heads.
• Responsible for camper and staff discipline.
• Completed camper and staff evaluations, activity period evaluation, camper and staff incident reports,
and end of the year reports.
• Communicated with parents concerning camper issues.
• Conducted weekly staff meetings.
• Off season responsibilities included
o Shaping and designing camp policies and programs.
o Evaluating veteran staff for re-hire.
o Camper and new staff recruitment.
o Development and implementation of a staff training.
Richard Stockton College Pomona, NJ
Head Assistant Baseball Coach January 1994 to August 2002
• Assisted the Head Coach in running a NCAA college baseball program.
• Main responsibility was developing, training, and instructing the pitching staff.
• Handled fund raising and managed the players accounts.
• Organized and conducted baseball camps and clinics.
Additional Experience
Duanesburg Area Community Center October 2013- December 2015
Life Guard
Clarks Sports Center Cooperstown, NY July 2015- Present
Adjunct Facilitator
Forest Lake Camp Warrensburg, NY June 1999- August 2005
Head Counselor/ Director of Athletics
Camp Lenape Hamilton Twp, NJ June 1991- August 1998
Head Counselor/ Counselor
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YMCA Camp Merrywood Vineland, NJ June 1990- August 1990
Senior Counselor
Ocean City, NJ Recreation Department June 1989- August 1989
Sports Leader/ Baseball Instructor
Workshops Developed and Presented
• Team Building Workshop Capital District YMCA School Age and Childcare Staff 2018
• Team Building Workshop American Camping Tri-State Conference 2010
• Leadership Workshop Association of New York Youth Bureaus' Youth Leadership Forum 2009
• Leadership Workshop Association of New York Youth Bureaus' Conference 2010
• Leadership Workshop Act for Youth Leadership Conference 2008
• Leadership Workshop Liberty Partnership Program Youth Conference 2012, 2014-2018
• Leadership Workshop State University of N.Y. Cobleskill Merits Summer Academy 2014, 2015
• Leadership Workshop Family Career and Community Leadership of America Conference 2015
• Leadership Workshop Middleburgh Central School Awareness Day 2010, 2014
• Community Building Workshop Middleburgh Central School 8th Grade 2017
• Staff Training Cornell Cooperative After School Program 2008-2012
• Staff Training State University of N.Y. Cobleskill Tutoring Program 3/2014 & 9/2014
• Staff Development Schoharie Community Action Program 2015, 2016
Affiliation
• Capital District YMCA Duanesburg Branch Advisory Council, Vice Chair
• Capital District YMCA Duanesburg Branch Program & Membership Committee, Chair
• Capital District YMCA Duanesburg Branch Togetherhood Committee
• Schoharie County Community Action Program, Chairman Board of Directors
• Schoharie County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Board of Directors
• Capital District Youth Bureau Association, President
• Liberty Partnership Program Advisory Board
• Human Services Coordinating Council of Schoharie County
• Schoharie County Juvenile Justice Committee, Chair (2013-2015)
• Schoharie County Suicide Prevention Committee
• Schoharie County Safe Streets Committee
• Child at Risk Response Team, Executive Committee
• Friends of Mine Kill State Park NY
• Creating Healthy Places Advisory Board (2010-2013)
• State University of New York Cobleskill Student Engagement Advisory Board (2009-2011)
• Association of NY State Youth Bureaus, At Large Board Member
• American Canoe Association
• Association for Experiential Education
• National Recreation and Parks Association
• Leave No Trace
• National Youth Coaches Association
• American Camping Association Member/ Visitor
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Certifications and Training
First Aid/ Life Saving
• Wilderness Advanced First Aid (Wilderness Medical Associates)
• Wilderness First Aid (SOLO)
• Wilderness First Aid Instructor (Emergency Care & Safety Institute)
• Waterfront /Life Guard Certification (American Red Cross)
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Oxygen (American Red Cross)
• CPR for The Professional Rescuer/ Infant, Child, and Adult (American Red Cross)
• Heads Up! Concussion in Youth Sports Training
• Narcan Training
Youth Development
• Advancing Youth Development Leader- Trainer
• Enhancing Positive Youth Development Outcomes- Trainer
• Positive Youth Development 101
• Youth Development Institute- Adolescent Development
o Building Assets with Youth
o Bullying Prevention
o The Development of Executive Function
• Concepts and Theories of Positive Youth Development
• Adolescent Brain and High-Risk Behaviors
• Putting Positive Youth Development into Practice
• Raising Resilience: How All Adults Can Help Kids to Rise above Bullying
Adventure Education/ Camp
• Adventure Based Counseling, Project Adventure
• Low Ropes Facilitating Training, Clarks Sports Center, Cooperstown, NY
• Teamwork & Teamplay Training with Jim Cain
• Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop
• Intro to Canoe Instructor (American Canoe Association)
• SmartStart for Paddlers Safety Course (American Canoe Association)
• Certificate of Added Qualification- Entry Level Program Staff
• Creating a Sense of Community in Camp
• Critical Things Staff Need to Know About Promoting a Sense of Belonging in Camp
• Service Learning Training
• The Responsible Sport Coaching Education Program
Family Classes
• Active Parenting Now / Active Parenting of Teens Leader Training Workshop
• Strengthening Families Leader Training Workshop
• Cooperative Parenting Leader Training Workshop
Program Evaluation
• American Camping Association Camp Visitor Training/ 2102 Update Course
• Program Quality Assessment (The Weikart Center)
• Results Based Accountability Training (Results Leadership Group)
• Youth Board Development Training
• NYMIR Risk Management Training
o Legal Liability Exposures and Recreational Liability & Risk Control
Mental Health/ At Risk Youth
• Adolescent Brain Development and Risk-Taking Behavior Conference
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• Adverse Childhood Experiences Conference
• Youth Mental Health Fist Aid (National Council for Behavior Health)
• Cyber Bullying Alternative/ Prevention Program- Trainer
• Mandated Reporter Training (New York State)
• Assist - Suicide Intervention Skills Training
• Safe Talk- Suicide Awareness Training
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
• ABCs of Bullying: Addressing, Blocking, & Curbing School Aggression
• Creating Circles of Safety: How to Speak Up to Keep Children Safe from Abuse
• Teen Depression and Suicide Risk
• Helping Adolescents Manage Risk Taking Behaviors
• Well Aware Webinars
o The Key: Understanding the Mindset of a Youth with Suicidal Ideation
o The Insight: Knowing What to Say and What to do to Help a Suicidal Youth
o Forecast: Can We Really Predict Which 8 Year Olds May Become Suicidal
o Sudden death: Psychiatric & Suicide Risks Among Student Athletes
• Creating Circles of Safety Webinars- Stop It Now
o Recognizing and Responding to Children's Sexual Behaviors
o Recognizing and Responding to Adults' Sexual Behaviors
o Acting to Keep Children Safe from Sexual Abuse
YMCA Specific Trainings
• Listen First
• ALICE Basic Training
• Stewards of Children Training- Darkness into Light
Conferences Attended
• American Camping Association Tri State Conference 2008-2015
• Association of NY State Youth Bureaus Board Training 2017
• Association of NY State Youth Bureaus Board Strategic Planning 2016
• Association of NY State Youth Bureaus Conference 2008-2017
• Association of NY State Youth Bureaus Leadership Forum 2008-2018
• Association of NY State Youth Bureaus Director's Training 2010-2018
• Team Up to Prevent Child Abuse Conference 2012-2017
• Parks and Trails of New York Annual Conference 2017
• ACT for Youth Conference 2008
