JOB POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Posting #1: Day Camp Director ~ This position is for any senior/college student with paddling & leadership experience especially at camps.
Full Time: July 6 to August 29, 2020. Additional administrative hours may also be available in May and June.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Vice-Commodore, the Camp Director will supervise Day Camp counselors, manage program planning and delivery, teach canoe and kayak paddle skills to youth age 8 - 12, teach water safety, operate an arts & craft program, lead environmental hikes, maintain inventory control of club equipment and provide feedback to parents.
Qualifications: ELCC (coaching level 1 and/or 2); CPR; First Aid (Red Cross, other); Red Cross Bronze Cross or NLS.
*You may be able to take the coaching course and lifeguarding course in the spring, at the Sportsplex, if you do not currently have them.
Experience required: Graduate of, or be willing to take, the one-day Canoe Kids Day Camp counselor course OR the ELCC (Entry Level Coaching Course) through Canoe Kayak Ontario. Paddling skills, previous day camp counselor experience, demonstrated leadership and communication skills. Vulnerable sector criminal record check.
Additional Preferred Experience: Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Bronze Cross, NLS, or Swim Instructor Certification.
Please email your application:
Email covering letter and resumé to Jackie Mitchell, Vice-Commodore at muskokapaddleclub@gmail.com by April 30, 2020
Full Time: July 6 to August 29, 2020. Additional administrative hours may also be available in May and June.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Vice-Commodore, the Camp Director will supervise Day Camp counselors, manage program planning and delivery, teach canoe and kayak paddle skills to youth age 8 - 12, teach water safety, operate an arts & craft program, lead environmental hikes, maintain inventory control of club equipment and provide feedback to parents.
Qualifications: ELCC (coaching level 1 and/or 2); CPR; First Aid (Red Cross, other); Red Cross Bronze Cross or NLS.
*You may be able to take the coaching course and lifeguarding course in the spring, at the Sportsplex, if you do not currently have them.
Experience required: Graduate of, or be willing to take, the one-day Canoe Kids Day Camp counselor course OR the ELCC (Entry Level Coaching Course) through Canoe Kayak Ontario. Paddling skills, previous day camp counselor experience, demonstrated leadership and communication skills. Vulnerable sector criminal record check.
Additional Preferred Experience: Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Bronze Cross, NLS, or Swim Instructor Certification.
Please email your application:
Email covering letter and resumé to Jackie Mitchell, Vice-Commodore at muskokapaddleclub@gmail.com by April 30, 2020
Job Posting #2: Day Camp Counselor (full-time position; 8 hrs/day)
THIS POSITION SHOULD BE OF INTEREST TO ANY STUDENT WITH PADDLING EXPERIENCE, LIVING OR COTTAGING IN THE MUSKOKA AREA
Full Time: July 6 to August 29, 2020. Additional administrative hours may be available in May and June.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Camp Director and Program director; supervise a group of youth ages 8 -12. Teach the youth canoe and kayak paddling skills, paddle games on the water to develop balance, safety, arts & craft skills, lead environmental hikes, and how to safely carry and move Club crafts and equipment. Communicate with parents and problem solve conflicts between youth.
Experience required: Graduate of or be willing to take the one-day Canoe Kids Day Camp counselor course. Current CPR First Aid, proof of swimming and paddling skills, previous experience working with youth, demonstrated communication skills. Vulnerable sector criminal record check.
Additional Preferred Experience: ELCC Level 1 coaching certification with Canoe Kayak Stream. Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Bronze Cross or Swim Instructor Certification. You will be able to take the ELCC course in late May--register early online. There are 2 short online pre-requisite courses.
Please email your application:
Email covering letter and resumé to Jackie Mitchell, MPC Vice-Commodore at muskokapaddleclub@gmail.com by April 30, 2020
*BOTH POSITIONS WILL WORK AT THE CLUB HOUSE AND FENCED COMPOUND IN KELVIN GROVE PARK AT BRACEBRIDGE BAY ON ECCELSTONE DRIVE IN DOWNTOWN BRACEBRIDGE.
THIS POSITION SHOULD BE OF INTEREST TO ANY STUDENT WITH PADDLING EXPERIENCE, LIVING OR COTTAGING IN THE MUSKOKA AREA
Full Time: July 6 to August 29, 2020. Additional administrative hours may be available in May and June.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Camp Director and Program director; supervise a group of youth ages 8 -12. Teach the youth canoe and kayak paddling skills, paddle games on the water to develop balance, safety, arts & craft skills, lead environmental hikes, and how to safely carry and move Club crafts and equipment. Communicate with parents and problem solve conflicts between youth.
Experience required: Graduate of or be willing to take the one-day Canoe Kids Day Camp counselor course. Current CPR First Aid, proof of swimming and paddling skills, previous experience working with youth, demonstrated communication skills. Vulnerable sector criminal record check.
Additional Preferred Experience: ELCC Level 1 coaching certification with Canoe Kayak Stream. Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Bronze Cross or Swim Instructor Certification. You will be able to take the ELCC course in late May--register early online. There are 2 short online pre-requisite courses.
Please email your application:
Email covering letter and resumé to Jackie Mitchell, MPC Vice-Commodore at muskokapaddleclub@gmail.com by April 30, 2020
*BOTH POSITIONS WILL WORK AT THE CLUB HOUSE AND FENCED COMPOUND IN KELVIN GROVE PARK AT BRACEBRIDGE BAY ON ECCELSTONE DRIVE IN DOWNTOWN BRACEBRIDGE.
Job Posting #3: SPRINT CANOE AND KAYAK COACH (evening programming)
The Muskoka Paddle Club (MPC) is accepting applications for the position of a sprint racing coach. Experience in war canoe, north canoe and marathon racing would be an asset. MPC is located in Kelvin Grove Park in downtown Bracebridge on the main branch of the Muskoka River.
Start date is July 6, 2020 (or earlier) to August 29, 2020. Anticipated hours are expected to be from 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm daily, Monday to Friday. Additional hours will be available in May and June to recruit youth at elementary and high schools in Bracebridge. Rate of pay is negotiable based on experience.
Responsibilities Include:
Please email your application:
Email covering letter and resumé to Jackie Mitchell, MPC Vice-Commodore, muskokapaddleclub@gmail.com by April 30, 2020
Application deadline : April 30, 2020 (but should send it in now)
The Muskoka Paddle Club (MPC) is accepting applications for the position of a sprint racing coach. Experience in war canoe, north canoe and marathon racing would be an asset. MPC is located in Kelvin Grove Park in downtown Bracebridge on the main branch of the Muskoka River.
Start date is July 6, 2020 (or earlier) to August 29, 2020. Anticipated hours are expected to be from 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm daily, Monday to Friday. Additional hours will be available in May and June to recruit youth at elementary and high schools in Bracebridge. Rate of pay is negotiable based on experience.
Responsibilities Include:
- Teaching youth and adults safe boat handling ~ enjoy and be comfortable with a wide age range
- On-water and on-land supervision and sprint racing instruction (kayak/canoe)
- Be able to demonstrate and teach proper paddle technique in both craft
- Occasionally sign out boats and equipment to members before the evening programs begin
- Community Coach Certification
- ELCC Level 1 or 2 Coach with Canoe Kayak Stream preferred, or you are prepared to take it this spring (weekend course).
- ORCKA or other certification would be considered
- Strong competitive paddling background
- Ability to work with all ages of paddlers
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card (can take course online)
- Acceptable criminal background check
- Minimum age 16 to maximum age 30 for staffing grant purposes. This would be the ideal position for an experienced sprint or marathon paddler who summers, or lives, in Muskoka.
Please email your application:
Email covering letter and resumé to Jackie Mitchell, MPC Vice-Commodore, muskokapaddleclub@gmail.com by April 30, 2020
Application deadline : April 30, 2020 (but should send it in now)
