Waterski Camp Counselor in New York

2 weeks ago


Boston, United States Camp Schodack Full time

Camp Schodack is looking for a friendly, caring, and energetic waterski counselor for their fast-paced and fun team. Gain valuable hands-on professional experience in a fun and warm environment. A demanding and rewarding job that is an essential part of our summer team and the Schodack community.

**Location: 40 Krouner Rd. Nassau, NY. 12123**

The lake is round and covers 173 acres. We have our own dock area and have the following equipment:

- 3 - Malibu, 310 HP Ski Boats with inboard motors - with a fiberglass boom for beginner skiers,
- 4 - 17' Aluminum Canoes
- 13 Funyaks (one person plastic kayaks)

The lakefront staff consists of the Head Lake, 6 Water-skiing Counselors. As one of the Water-skiing Instructors you must have boat driving experience, you will receive first aid, CPR, and lifeguard training at no cost. Water-skiing is an extremely popular activity at Camp Schodack. We have many enthusiastic skiers at all different levels of ability. There are many campers who are very anxious to learn how to ski for the first time this summer. Waterski counselors are also responsible for running the small crafts program on a daily rotation basis. The rotation is determined by the ACS and the Head Lake and will be discussed during orientation.

**The responsibilities of the Water-ski Instructors are**:

- Share the teaching/boat driving responsibilities - You must be proficient at driving skiers of all abilities.
- Establish and enforce safety procedures.
- Teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced water-skiers.
- Organize the water-ski periods in such a way that there is full utilization of time.
- Be responsible for the gas and oil for the motors, maintain the water-skis, boat, ropes, and life vests.
- Assist with “Camper Choice” sign-up (See below).
- Thoroughly know and practice Lake emergency procedures.
- A formal drill session with the Nursing Staff and Programming Director will be observed during Orientation.
- The Programming Director or any member of the Admin. Staff has the authority to order additional practice drills for observation at any point during the summer.

**Other responsibilities**:

- You will write an article for the yearbook. This is an ongoing process through the summer and you should keep track of campers’ achievements and funny moments. There are other yearbooks on camp, which serve as good examples.
- You will make end-of-session awards for those campers who have participated most enthusiastically during the summer.
- You will complete staff evaluations and make program recommendations for next year.
- During rainy days you will be asked to help out in some way, either with your assigned bunk (called a CAIL bunk) or in running a special activity.
- There are several special days during the summer and you will be asked to help in some way; for example, to help with parking on Visiting Day, or perhaps to be a bus counselor at the beginning or end of camp.

**Job skills/requirements**
- Completed freshman year of college or work equivalent
- Strong desire to work with children and be active
- Childcare or coaching experience (strongly preferred)
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Warm and caring personality
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

**Dates and Compensation**

June 9, 2023 - August 17, 2023

$2,500 for the season, if completed freshman year in college, + room & board (increased salary if completed more years of college/experience)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $2,500.00 per year

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road



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