Job Posting
Head of Boating
Location: 2400 Limberlost Road, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 2J6
Employment: June 25- September 3 2022
Reports to: Waterfront Director
Overview of Olympia & Waterfront
Olympia Sports Camp is a world-class, up-beat, dynamic and safe environment, where campers learn to participate and share in a community that focuses on positive energy and peer encouragement.
Responsibilities
- Train and supervise boating staff
- Develop and assign tasks (based on day-to-day operations and goals) and assign tasks to staff, oversee completion of these tasks
- Develop opportunities for experienced staff
- Responsible for overall safety of campers, and staff using boating equipment
- Ensures boating areas and equipment areas are clean and organized
- Coordinate staff appreciation events and budget
- Assist in ensuring waterfront program areas are clean and organized and safe
- Assist in ensuring all motor propelled craft are in working order, full of fuel, contain necessary equipment
- Models positive behaviour and upholds Olympia values
- Actively supervises and motivates staff to perform their best
- Provide recognition and constructive feedback throughout shifts
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role is preferred
- Previous experience instructing sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding considered an asset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to lift weight of 60 lbs and applicable boats
- Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross (minimum)
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card (Boating Licence)
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C
- Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19
- CAN-SAIL Sailing Instructor considered an asset
- ORCKA Levels or Instructor considered an asset
- G2 or G licence (or international equivalent) preferred
Our commitment to you:
- We fully support all Health and Dietary Concerns – we have 3 nurses, a doctor and 4 athletic therapists available to you throughout the summer as well as a supportive kitchen staff
- Downtime from 10:30-1am every night, aside from occasional supervisory duty, to catch up with staff, relax or participate in programs. Gym, fitness center & counsellor lounge available.
- You will share a room with one other senior staff member.
- You will get a day off each week. Every Saturday, there will be a bus into town as well as incredibly fun counsellor programs. One night off a week the bus will also run you to town.
If you are interested in the job, please apply to Our Team | Olympia Sports Camp