What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waterskiing Director position at Camp Lake Hubert?
Job Description
Job Description
Spend the summer on the lake with aspiring skiers!
Camp Lake Hubert for Girls is a “skill-based” camp; we use that term to describe the activity experience. Campers work toward skill development in chosen areas. As campers learn activity skills from positive role models – that’s you! – they also practice social skills, community living, and group communication. The opportunity to influence youth in the unique setting of camp is life-affirming, challenges you daily, and builds a solid foundation for growth as a leader in all aspects of life.
As the Waterskiing Director, you will lead our very popular waterskiing program and assist campers ages 7-17 of all skill levels in building their confidence on the water. Additionally, you will share your expertise with other staff to cultivate a knowledgeable team of activity assistants.
A typical camp day consists of a 4-period activity schedule. Each camper chooses activities every three days to either try their hand at something new, or continue building skills in their favorite area. Activity Directors oversee the overall operation of their area, including the development and implementation of lesson plans, equipment maintenance, and instruction of their activity including all necessary safety procedures. Directors teach their activity EVERY period and typically manage a small number of staff who are also trained in their area.
Activity Directors are expected to arrive to camp a bit earlier than other staff to complete program-specific training, help with projects to open camp (including their activity areas), and collaborate with other program staff to prepare for the season.
Activity Directors also live with youth in cabins and fulfill cabin expectations complementary to their activity area workload. Activity Directors play a major role in the recruitment of campers to their activity area by being available to and interacting with campers of all ages, particularly during meals and by performing skits at all-camp events like campfires.
We strongly prefer candidates who . . .
- Hold certifications in their activity area
- Have instructional experience in their activity area
- For Waterskiing specifically, have basic boat maintenance experience / knowledge
About Camp Lake Hubert
Camp Lake Hubert is a traditional summer camp for girls, in operation since 1927. Along with our brother camp, Camp Lincoln, we are situated in the Brainerd Lakes Area of Northern Minnesota (145 miles north of Minneapolis). Two of the oldest and most prestigious camps in the Midwest, we are entering our 114th summer of continuous operation. Every summer, we serve 1,200 campers aged 7 to 17, with 220 staff who all come from across the country and around the world. Our season runs for 12 weeks, with campers in attendance for 2 and 4-week sessions.
