Summer Camp Activities Counselor - Boat Driver
About The Position
Join us in our mission of providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities! As a Boat Operator, you’ll help create safe, exciting, and meaningful experiences for campers through boating, waterfront, and other recreational activities. You’ll use your boating and waterfront skills while helping campers build confidence, independence, teamwork, and new skills. This is an activity-focused role, with primary responsibility for operating boats and supporting waterfront activities while also contributing to the broader camp experience.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to pass the required organizational background study
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a Minnesota Boat Operator’s Permit
- Prior experience facilitating water or waterfront activities
- Ability to coach and encourage individuals and groups
- Comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new things
- Passion for making a difference in the lives of others
- Comfortable supporting individuals with daily living needs; training is provided
- Ability to live and work in a communal residential camp environment
- Strong initiative and work ethic
- Flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment
Nice To Haves
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Lifeguard certification
- Previous camping experience
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Additional specialized recreation skills
Responsibilities
- Operate boats for water-based activities such as tubing and fishing
- Follow established boating, waterfront, and safety procedures to maintain a safe environment for campers and staff
- Maintain and properly care for waterfront equipment, including boats, life jackets, tubes, ropes, and related equipment
- Maintain waterfront areas used for activities, including beaches, docks, and storage areas
- Assist with planning, preparing, setting up, and facilitating waterfront activities
- Lead and facilitate a variety of other recreational and camp activities based on program needs
- Ensure campers use equipment safely and follow established procedures, including assisting campers with life jackets and getting on and off tubes
- Adapt activities to meet the individual needs, abilities, and interests of campers
- Create opportunities for campers to develop confidence, independence, teamwork, and social skills
- Coach and encourage campers through new or challenging experiences
- Support campers with daily living needs, including eating, walking, transferring, toileting, and other personal care needs as required by the assignment
- Work collaboratively with other camp staff to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging camper experience
- Participate in required staff training and camp activities
- Share personal skills, hobbies, and interests as appropriate to support specialized activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Meals and lodging included
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
