Waterfront Counselor

Seeds of Peace Camp; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier summer camp is looking for a Waterfront Counselor to help teach a variety of water sports, including waterskiing and kayaking. The candidate will work with campers aged 7-16 and assist with safe boating practices. Essential qualifications include experience in water sports and swimming, with training provided for lifeguard certification. This full-time position runs from June 7th to August 14th, situated in a scenic location in Maine, offering a unique opportunity to engage with young campers in an outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with any water sports is desirable.
• Motor boat license preferred for safety.
• Able to complete Red Cross lifeguard training.

Responsibilities

• Take campers out on motor boats for water sports.
• Teach and coach campers in various water activities.
• Live in a cabin with campers and supervise activities.

Skills

Waterskiing

Wakeboarding

Kneeboarding

Tubing

Kayaking

Canoeing

Sailing

Job description

Join us for the experience of a lifetime as a Waterfront Counselor. The employment dates for this position are June 7th-Aug 14th.

Indian & Forest Acres Camp, a premier brother/sister sleep‑away camp in the White Mountains of Maine, (3 hours outside Boston, 1 hour outside of Portland, ME) is currently looking for Waterfront Counselors to work at our lake. As a Waterfront Counselor working at Lovewell Pond, you will take campers out on our motor boats and help teach and coach them in a variety of water sports, ranging from waterskiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, tubing, etc. We also offer kayaking, canoeing and sailing, in addition to our inflatables that the campers love jumping and climbing on.

You will work with campers, ages 7-16, of all ability and experience levels. As a counselor, you will also live in a cabin with campers and at least one other counselor.

• Experience doing any of these water sports and/or having a motor boat license is strongly desired to ensure a safe environment for all.
• American Red Cross lifeguard training and First Aid/CPR certification is provided as part of training; ability to complete the lifeguard course is necessary.