George McDonnell is seeking a director position in youth development with an emphasis on adventure education and outdoor recreation. He has over 15 years of experience in youth programming, including currently serving as the Executive Director of the Schoharie County Youth Bureau where he oversees various programs. Prior to this role, he was the Director of the Boys Camp at Forest Lake Camp and Assistant Baseball Coach at Richard Stockton College. He has numerous certifications in areas like wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, adventure education and youth development.

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George F. McDonnell
220 Brooky Hollow Road
Middleburgh, NY 12122
609-892-9404
mcdonnellg@msn.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/george-mcdonnell/1b/882/719
www.slideshare.net/mcdonnellg
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