Job Information
YMCA of Greater Seattle Lead Camp Counselor-Watercraft & Boating in Woodinville, Washington
Hiring Range: $22.00-25.00/hr DOE
Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Work Location:
Cottage Lake Park Elementary
Tell me about this job!
Every day hundreds of children participate in fun and engaging YMCA summer day camp programs. The Lead Camp Counselor for Watercrafts & Boats serves as a professional role model for our campers by leading through example and guiding campers through challenging activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy and safe behaviors and create a positive camper experience. This role includes running week-long waterfront activities on boats and other watercraft. Previous experience with canoeing, kayaking, sailing, boating, waterskiing, tubing, swimming, and/or water safety instruction is required.
Day Camp season runs June 22--August 31 (start dates vary by location) with trainings for some positions beginning in early May/June. Shifts range from 6:45am-6:15pm. Day camp program sites are located throughout the community surrounding our branches at local schools and parks.
What you'll get from working at The Y
- Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
- Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
*Some benefits only available to full-time staff
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing
Plans and implements activities which may include specialized programming such as canoeing, kayaking, or boating.
Facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate and which promote camper skill and character development. Leads and assists with facilitation of all waterfront clinics and other all-camp special events.
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