Waterski Instructor

Camp Walt Whitman; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Room and board

Waterski training

Lifeguard CPR & First Aid

Job summary

Camp Walt Whitman is seeking Wakeboarding and Waterski Instructors for Summer 2022, teaching kids aged 7-15 and guiding them on Lake Tarleton. You’ll work with a small team on the lake, focusing on safety, clear instruction, and fun as campers explore wakeboarding, waterskiing, slalom, and knee-boarding.

Dates: June 5th - August 9th, 2024. Stipends include salary, travel stipend, room & board, and Waterski Works training with Lifeguard CPR & First Aid Certification provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to positively motivate hesitant campers and provide clear instructions.
• Strong emphasis on safety and weather-aware decision making.
• Experience supervising water activities and lake safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Instruct campers in Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Slalom, Knee-Boarding.
• Ensure safety protocols and supervise equipment and boats.
• Participate in weekly intensive water-ski sessions off-site.

Skills

Motivate campers

Clear instruction

Safety judgement

Boat safety & van operation

Job description

Camp Walt Whitman is seeking Wakeboarding and Waterski Instructors for Summer 2022.The Wakeboard/Waterski staff will work to instruct campers in Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Slalom, and Knee-Boarding...

Camp Walt Whitman is seeking Wakeboarding and Waterski Instructors for Summer 2022. The Wakeboard/Waterski staff will work to instruct campers in Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Slalom, and Knee-Boarding on the beautiful Lake Tarleton. We are looking for positive, talented staff members who can teach children aged 7-15 the ins and outs of experiencing the best of what Wakeboarding has to offer. The Wakeboarding staff will work as a part of a small team and spend most of their days out on the lake. As with all potentially dangerous program activities, safety is first. Key skills include positively motivating hesitant campers, clear instruction, responsible use of vans and ski-boats, and excellent judgment regarding weather conditions and general safety. You will also partake in weekly "intensive water-ski" sessions that happen off-site on the amazing Newfound Lake.

Dates: June 5th - August 9th, 2024

Salary + travel stipend + room & board + Waterski Works training + Lifeguard CPR & Frist Aid Certification all provided

*internship opportunities available - just ask so we can work with your school to match internship criteria!

*Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Communication, time management, teamwork, creativity, flexibility, work ethic, adaptability, flexibility, interpersonal skills, problem solving, independence, initiative, and much more!

ABOUT CAMP WALT WHITMAN

Camp Walt Whitman is a premier, co-ed, traditional sleep-away camp located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. With over 400 campers and 200 staff, Camp Walt Whitman is an incredible place to meet people from all over the world in a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community. We work together to provide our campers with a positive and powerful experience that will last a lifetime, all while having a ton of fun and gaining valuable skills in leadership and communication along the way.