Job Posting
Canoeing and Boating Director
Job Summary: (2 positions available)
To provide an exceptional camp experience for all campers ensuring a safe and fun environment. As facilitators of the camper experience, to strive to raise self-esteem.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Including but not limited to,
• Oversee the day to day safety and structure of all boating activities
• Ensure that all campers and staff are following safety guidelines at all times
• Ensure lifejackets or personal floatation devices are used at all times
• Monitor the progress of camper and staff skills in the boating program.
• Communicate expectations with all staff and campers
• Report any incidents and near misses according to camp policy
• Provide feedback to staff and director regarding the boating program
• Manage camper behaviours while participating in the boating program.
Common Responsibilities:
• Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and encourages risk management.
• Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Respecting and valuing the diversity of individuals.
• Contributing to the organization’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information.
• Contributing to the organization’s work by participating in meetings as necessary.
• Participate in evaluation and clean up at the end of camp.
Desired Qualifications
• Be of excellent character, modeling honesty, integrity and respect.
• Possess enthusiasm, energy, patience and sense of humour.
• Experience and/or desire to work with children in dynamic outdoor setting.
• Skilled at dealing with all children, including those who are challenging.
• Ability to relate well to peers, to be a team player, to give/receive feedback.
• Confidence in leading activities and groups.
• Participate in evaluation and clean up at the end of camp.
• NLS Life Saving Society
• Emergency First aid and CPR
Lines of Communication:
The Canoeing and boating director will report directly to the Camp Director
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: btoutant@christelakekids.com