Camp Specialist - Boating

Position Type: Parks and Recreation Line Employees/Seasonal Employees Date Posted: 2/10/2026 Location: Parks and Recreation Offices   Additional Information: Show/Hide Vernon Parks and Recreation Title: Summer Camp Program Specialist- Boating Hourly Rate: $19.9403 - $20.4792/hr Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Camp Director, performs responsible work in the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of a variety of challenging, engaging, safe, and age-appropriate activities within the specific program area. General Duties * Develops a daily lesson plan and implements activities in the specialty program area * Plans differing age-appropriate activities for campers across a variety of ages and abilities * Has daily contact with program participants and supervises campers as needed * Inventories supplies and prepares orders for program supplies within the specialty area * Maintains accountability of and is responsible for the health and safety of all program participants * Responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the Town of Vernon and Vernon Parks & Recreation Department * Responsible for completing required program documentation in a timely manner * Attends staff meetings and program special events as needed * Conducts daily safety checks of the facility, equipment, and supplies for the program specialty area * Considered a first responder for medical emergency action procedures * Maintain a positive work attitude * Performs related work as required MINIMUM Qualifications * 18 years of age or older * Knowledge of principles and practices of recreational programming as it relates to a summer day camp * Ability to work with children ages 5-13 and possess an understanding of their social, emotional, and physical development and needs * Knowledge of and ability to instruct participants in the use of small watercraft including canoes, paddleboats, and kayaks * Ability to lift boats out of boathouse and prepare them for use in the water each day * A minimum of 8 weeks previous experience in an organized day camp setting, or actively pursuing a college degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education, or a related field * Possess current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or able to obtain one prior to start date * Reliable access to transportation * Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with participants and other Town employees * Ability to organize data and maintain records Physical and mental effort and Work Conditions * Able to lift objects in excess of 20 pounds * Able to concentrate for extended periods of time with interruptions * Able to walk, run, swim, sit or stand for prolonged periods * Able to perform moderately difficult skills such as writing and typing * Able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as instruction of a skill * Able to see objects closely and far away, such as waterfront supervision * Able to hear normal sounds with some background noise such as a call for help * Able to attend to task for an extended period of time * Able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self or others * Able to communicate effectively with program participants, parents, and other Town employees * Potential exposure to blood, body tissues or fluids, seasonal conditions in outside weather, and to loud or unpleasant noises

Created: 2026-04-13