What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Cormorant - Boat Driver position at YMCA of the Northern Sky?
For over 100 years, YMCA Camp Cormorant has offered spirit, tradition, leadership, and exceptional facilities to campers. Founded in 1903, Camp Cormorant is one of the oldest overnight camps in the entire nation. The camp is nestled on 80 acres of wooded property with an extensive beachfront on Big Cormorant Lake. We are located approximately six miles south of Lake Park, MN, in the heart of Minnesota lakes country. No day at camp is just a typical day. The YMCA Camp Cormorant offers more than just a job - we offer the chance to make a lasting difference for the youth in our community!
This position is responsible for the supervision, training and safety of all campers with Water Skiing, Kayaking, Paddle boating, Pontooning and Speed boating.
- Ensures that the American Camping Association (ACA) Standards are followed
- Greets parents and campers upon arrival.
- Organizes, supervises and plans the water skiing and boating programs and lesson plans to the appropriate ages, interests and abilities of the campers.
- Safely loads and unloads passengers, including downed skiers as applicable.
- Sets up, takes down, maintains and properly maintains and stores all necessary gear and equipment prior to and after each time they are used including securing craft at the dock.
- Reports any mechanical issues with boating equipment to the Camp Maintenance.
- Uses safety procedures when re-fueling boats and assures that all fuel is properly stored.
- Establish and enforce clear safety guidelines for the program and instruct others in these regulations.
- Reports any accidents or incidents to the Camp Coordinator.
- Responsible for leading and assisting with teaching of activities. Actively and enthusiastically participates in all program areas as assigned.
- Is a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
- Supervises campers in restrooms/showers/cabins 3 times per week.
- Assists with evening programs, campfire and leading songs; leads one evening per week.
- Assists in other areas of camp as needed.
- Cleans, stores and organizes all equipment prior to the weekend and at the end of the season.
- Completes evaluations after each season completed
