Summer Camp Counselor at Key Bridge Boathouse

Compensation Amount:

17.50 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

Key Bridge Boathouse is looking for counselors to assist with their summer day camp. Camp runs Monday through Friday from June through August and the counselors will be leading youth ages 9-14 with kayak and other water activities. The counselors will provide supervision of the water to ensure safe boating operations. Teach beginning and intermediate boating skills to campers and junior staff.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach beginning and intermediate boating skills
• Leading games and activities
• Leading/teaching groups children
• Supervising of children ages 9 - 14
• Supervision of on-the-water activities
• Working week day hours. Weekend hours might also be required
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Customer Service and Leadership skills
• Intermediate knowledge of boating such as kayaking, sailing etc.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Red Cross CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard or Equivalent Required (Can be trained when hired)
• 1 year teaching experience with at least one type of boating discipline such as sailing, kayaking, SUP, or canoeing preferred.
• USSailing, ACA Certifications preferred
• Basic proficiency in speaking Spanish preferred

PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

The work required is moderately physically demanding and requires a medium level of physical fitness. You will be required to do the following:

Activity

Approximate %

Activity

Approximate %

Standing > 2 Hours

80%

Lifting > 20Lbs.

30%

Twisting

10%

Kneeling

10%

Swimming

1%

Squatting

10%

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.