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

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

SEASONAL • TEMPORARY – Contractual position June 5, 2025 – August 13, 2025. 

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

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

Job Description

Are you ready for an exciting summer job at Piney Run Park? As an Assistant Canoe/Kayak Instructor for Carroll County, you will engage in training and supervising campers exploring the waters. We are looking for a collaborative nature enthusiast to help care for the equipment and ensure the safety of the park. You will help the Canoe/Kayak Instructor develop and lead memorable games and activities.
Essential Duties
• Aid Canoeing Instructor in leading games, events, and activities to reinforce canoeing skills.
• Assist Canoeing Instructor with camper canoeing orientations.
• Help maintain all canoe and kayak equipment.
• Exercise the highest standard of canoeing safety at all times.
• Attend camp staff orientation and participate in scheduled staff meetings.
• Uphold all park, camp and boathouse policies and regulations.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.
How You Will Succeed
Your Skills
• Canoeing and Kayaking (Intermediate)
• First Aid (Introductory)
• Working with Children (Introductory)
Your Strengths
• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Safety Focus
• Quality Focus
• Training Others
• Fostering Learning and Development
• Professionalism
• Problem Solving

Please visit our website at https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov to apply.

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

You Might Be a Good Fit If
Education and Experience
• Up to one year of related experience
Certifications
• American Canoe Association (ACA) Essentials of Canoe Touring Skills Course (or must obtain prior to first day of camp)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course or approved equivalent (or must obtain prior to first day of camp)
• CPR, AED, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen training (or must obtain prior to first day of camp)
Additional Information
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Work schedule includes weekends and holidays.
Working Conditions
• Daily exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Work includes daily physical activity: lifting and carrying over 50lbs, paddling canoes and kayaks, and related activities.
• Must wear appropriate PPE as required.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED

Wages per hour: $15.25 – $15.75
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: NO

Days of Work:
MONDAY Hours are varied and include weekends and holidays.  TUESDAY Hours are varied and include weekends and holidays.  WEDNESDAY Hours are varied and include weekends and holidays.  THURSDAY Hours are varied and include weekends and holidays.  FRIDAY Hours are varied and include weekends and holidays.  SATURDAY Hours are varied and include weekends and holidays.  SUNDAY Hours are varied and include weekends and holidays.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 09/30/2025