Canoe / Kayak Assistant – Department of Recreation and Parks / Piney Run Park

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • TEMPORARY/SEASONAL (June 8,2023 through August 11, 2023)

Business Product/Service: County Government

Business Address:
225 North Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21158

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Associate
Email: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

Canoe/Kayak Assistant – Department of Recreation and Parks/Piney Run Park
$13.25 hourly, 40 hours per week, contractual position, June 8 through August 11, 2023
Hours vary and may include evenings and weekends
This position will remain open until filled; first review of resumes occurs February 10, 2023.
Piney Run Park is seeking a Canoe/Kayak Assistant for our Summer Nature Camp.
As the Canoe/Kayak Assistant, you will assist the Instructor in conducting canoeing and kayaking classes for Piney Run Nature Camp. You will be responsible for keeping a constant, watchful eye on all lake-based activities to ensure safety of the participants and to act in a lifesaving capacity should an accident occur.
The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be experienced and comfortable in a canoe and kayak, demonstrate maturity in working with children, be able to stay calm in emergency situations, and be able to follow directions as well as give direction to Counselors and campers.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
1. Must be 18 years old or older
2. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course or approved equivalent (or must obtain prior to the first day of camp)
3. Requires completion of 8-hour American Canoe Association (ACA) Essentials of Canoe Touring Skills Course (or must obtain prior to the first day of camp)
4. Relevant canoeing experience*
5. Requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment
6. CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen and AED certification (or must obtain prior to the first day of camp)
*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License

Wages per hour: 13.25
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
✓ 40 hours of Sick and Safe Leave

Days of Work:
MONDAY Hours Vary  TUESDAY Hours Vary  WEDNESDAY Hours Vary  THURSDAY Hours Vary  FRIDAY Hours Vary  SATURDAY Hours Vary  SUNDAY Hours Vary
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 05/31/2023