Paddling & Outdoor Education Manager

Conservation Maven; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nashua River Watershed Association seeks an organized outdoor programs manager to run canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals and deliver environmental education year-round. This full-time role combines summer waterfront operations with off-season education, coordinating lessons, camps, and community programs while leading seasonal staff and ensuring safety and customer service excellence.

The position emphasizes environmental education, paddling instruction support, and program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated canoeing or kayaking experience and paddling safety knowledge.
• Experience leading or supervising staff.
• Interest in environmental education and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily rentals, reservations, customer service and waterfront operations (April–October).
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise seasonal staff and paddlesports instructors.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, safety procedures, river conditions and risk management.
• Coordinate programs, schedules, lessons, camps and special events.
• Support environmental education and River Classroom programs year-round.

Skills

Paddling experience

Staff leadership

Environmental education

Education

ACA instructor certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Reservation software

Job description

The Nashua River Watershed Association seeks an organized outdoor programs manager to run canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals and deliver environmental education year-round. This full-time role combines summer waterfront operations with off-season education, coordinating lessons, camps, and community programs while leading seasonal staff and ensuring safety and customer service excellence.

The position emphasizes environmental education, paddling instruction support, and program