Junior Camp Counselor at Natick Boathouse
Guest Services

Job Info

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Job Summary:
Boating is Fun Camp at Natick Boathouse, managed by Guest Services, Inc., is now hiring part-time Junior Camp Counselors for the 2025 summer season. Camp runs for 9 weeks from June through August and counselors are expected to work in our weekday camp. If you love working outdoors and teaching children how to sail and kayak, this is a great opportunity for you! If you are 18 or older, please apply to a regular Camp Counselor Position. We welcome you to apply today to join our All-Star Team!

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

To provide supervision of the water to ensure safe boating operations. Teach beginning and intermediate boating skills to campers and junior staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach beginning and intermediate boating skills
• Leading games and activities
• Leading/teaching groups children
• Supervising of children ages 8 - 13
• Supervision of on-the-water activities
• Ability to swim, kayak, and sail
• Working weekday hours. Weekend hours might also be required
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Customer Service and Leadership skills
• Intermediate knowledge of boating such as kayaking, sailing etc.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Reliable transportation to work
• Red Cross CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard or Equivalent Preferred. (Can be trained once hired.)
• 1 year teaching experience with at least one type of boating discipline such as sailing, kayaking, SUP, or canoeing preferred.
• USSailing, ACA Certifications preferred
• Basic proficiency in speaking Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Hindi preferred

PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

The work required is moderately physically demanding and requires a medium level of physical fitness. You will be required to do the following: Standing, Lifting, Kayaking, Sailing, Canoeing, Swimming, Kneeling, Twisting, and Squatting.

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.

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