Sailing Specialist

The Sailing Specialist facilitates all sailing related activities of Merrowvista’s summer waterfront programs. They ensure a high level of quality in programming, including boating lessons and all associated waterfront recreational and instructional activities, and serve as a risk manager of the waterfront program area, keeping children and staff safe while having fun.

Employment Dates

• June 15 through Aug. 13
• Hours are generally 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily with scheduled breaks throughout.

Additional Benefits

• Seasonal staff will receive one day off for every six days worked
• Communal housing and all meals provided
• Camper tuition discount and/or onsite childcare available for dependents

COVID-19 Vaccination
All employees are required to show proof of full vaccination and boosters for the COVID-19 vaccine upon hire.

General Responsibilities

• Encourage leadership development, healthy community living, and AYF mission and values driven practices.
• Protect the safety and health of campers by adhering to community expectations and following all policies and procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook, including our alcohol-, drug-, and tobacco-free camp policy and AYF COVID-19 Staff Eligibility and Expectations.
• Be a positive role model
• Instruction in skilled program activities
• Fully participate in and be present at all community activities
• Live and dine with a village group, helping campers to adjust to camp life.
• Instruct campers in safety and health regulations, policies and procedures of camp and behavior.
• Be a risk manager.
• Actively participate in staff training activities

Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluate and record swimming abilities for all campers and staff, to be followed by assigning them to participate and instruct swim classes appropriate to their skill level.
• Provide individual instruction on sailing and boating during interest group and open program time.
• Facilitate water carnivals and other special events conducted at the waterfront.
• Plan and initiate new programs and innovative uses for the waterfront.
• Oversee construction and repair of waterfront facilities and equipment, coordinating with the Merrowvista Site Directors.
• Show proficiency in the use of all motorized and nonmotorized watercraft, personal flotation devices, rescue and first aid equipment, and all other equipment and gear.
• Participate in pre-camp waterfront setup and maintenance as well as post-camp take down, maintenance, and storage.
• Have knowledge of curriculum for all waterfront interest groups (boating, swimming, fishing). Provide support for all staff instructing those activities.
• Establish personal and professional goals for the summer and work toward those goals, as well as participate in total camp program while at Merrowvista.
• Complete all job functions and other duties as assigned

Necessary Skills for Success

• Be able to maintain focus for extended periods while assessing risks and supervising campers
• Ability to respond to, teach and manage the behaviors of the campers in their care
• Able to effectively manage their emotions to remain focused on what is in the best interest of the campers in their care in a variety of situations.
• Effective communication with youth participants and adult staff across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Ability to foster positive relationships
• Ability to respond to and direct campers and/or staff in an emergency
• Ability to understand, promote, actively include, and work effectively with diverse perspectives and identities
• Ability to maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for campers
• Thorough understanding of critical issues shaping the lives of young people in the U.S., especially racial and gender equity, inclusivity, justice, ethics, and cultural competency

Additional Comments/Information:

Requirements:

• Current Lifeguard Certification (Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred)
• At least 18 years old
• Previous facilitation experience

Suggested Experience:

• Strong teaching/facilitating and leadership skills preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, adolescents and/or young adults required.

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Details

Company: Camp Merrowvista

Location: Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire

ACA Accredited: Yes

Time Frame: Seasonal

Type of Position: Specialized Activity Leader

Day or Night: Overnight

Salary: $500/week

Application Deadline: