Boat Camp Leader
Assist with organizing leading and conducting a variety of recreational activities for varying age groups and skill levels and oversee children participating in the activities at Vasona Lake. Establish and maintain rapport with participants, parents, staff and other community partners. Ensure a safe environment and proper use of site facilities, supplies, equipment; Assist with enforcing site rules. .
Closing Date: Until Filled
# of Positions : Three (3)
Employment Type : SEASONAL, SHORT-TERM, EXTRA-DUTY, PART-TIME
Vasona Boating is open Juneteenth and Independence Day
MUST BE AT LEAST 17 YEARS OLD AT HIRE
Classified Salary : $16.85 per hour
Camps open on June 10. Mondays through Fridays
MUST BE AT LEAST 17 YEARS OLD AT TIME OF HIRE
Submit the following items:
- Resume ( 3 pages Max)
- Cover letter
- Application Online
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise children in summer boating camp (ages 9-15)
- Assist with the organization of games and daily boating activities
- Assist with daily attendance records
- Lead boating instruction and water activities for Boating Camp, Birthday Party Packages, Stand-Up Paddle Board Classes, etc.
- Follow and enforce all rules of the lake and summer camps
- Monitor dock area, distribute life jackets, and ensure proper usage for campers and/or customers
- May assist customers with rental agreements
- Monitor activities, keep area clean and orderly
- Keep supervisor informed of inventory needs
- Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of recreation participants and renters
- Provide routine first aid in case of minor injuries
- Must pass the online Boat Safety Course prior to operating the safety boat
- First Aid/CPR Certification required (may be obtained upon hire)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Boat Camp Leader does not have supervisory responsibilities over employees; however, they will supervise participants.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
No experience required. Must be at least 17 years old at time of hire.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions and memos. Ability to write short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to children, parents and community members and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have own transportation. Fingerprint and TB clearance are a condition of employment and must be obtained prior to start date. CPR/First Aid certification and Mandated Trainings required, but may be obtained within 15 days of hire date. IF under 18 years of age a valid work permit is required.
Conditions of Employment
Upon offer of a position, LGS Recreation staff must obtain fingerprint and TB clearances. Any mandatory trainings required for the position must be completed within 15 days of employment.
Must have own transportation
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; squat; lift; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands over head and use arms; talk and hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Facilities may be noisy with very dynamic movement.
- Individual is frequently exposed to natural weather conditions that may vary from extreme sun to cold, wet rainy and windy conditions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of this position. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek assistance as required. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include: visitors, employees and other community members).