Camp Kingfisher

Job Title: Heron Pond Canoe Specialist
Hours: 40-50 hours per week
Classification: Nonexempt, hourly, seasonal
Reports to: Camp Directors

Position Purpose:

All staff at Camp Kingfisher are hired to:

lead campers as a positive, caring role models

provide campers with fun, positive outdoor learning experiences

help campers grow and learn through challenges

The Heron Pond Canoe Specialists lead the development and safe implementation of the canoe program for older campers at Camp Kingfisher. The Canoe Instructors are responsible for teaching up to six interactive canoeing classes per day for rising 4 th – 7 th graders, leading 2-3 river trips every other week and fulfilling additional specialist duties at camp.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and supervise all aspects of the canoe program for campers entering grades 4-7

Submit weekly curriculum

Maintain high standards of safety, health, and cleanliness during canoe and other activities

Create and lead fun canoe games, skill-building sessions, and nature-exploration activities

Lead middle school age campers on canoeing trips on the Chattahoochee River

Assist with orientation and on-going canoeing training of camp counselors

Support program areas such as aftercare, waterfront, pool, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed

Substitute as a counselor as needed

Clean camp facilities as needed/required

Attend weekly camp staff and specialist meetings

Complete additional duties as assigned

Other Job Duties:

Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested

Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours prior to work

Qualifications:

Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with children

Proficiency & passion for operating canoes and similar watercraft, canoe instruction experience preferred

Ability to adhere to and to enforce Camp Kingfisher’s water safety procedures

Comfortable in an outdoor setting

Background in environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or camps

Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided

Canoe training, course provided

Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season

Ability to lift and carry a canoe

Valid GA driver’s license

Apply:

Complete and submit the online application

Obtain 2 references. Email or mail to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Attn: Debby Head. Professional references, no family or friend references, please.

Contact:

Debby Head, Camp Co-Director, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075

Phone- 770.992.2055 x232, email camp@chattnaturecenter.org

The mission of Camp Kingfisher is to connect campers with nature and each other.

Job Type: Temporary

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