Seasonal - Assistant Canoe​/Kayak Instruction - Piney Run Park

Assistant Canoe/Kayak Instructor Information

Pay Range (Grade): $15.25 - $15.75 (Y000)

Other Compensation Offered:
Overtime

Employment Type:

Seasonal Contract, 40 hours per week

Organization:
Recreation & Parks - Parks - Piney Run

Location:

Piney Run Park

Reports to:

Park Manager, Piney Run Park

Classification:
Non-Exempt (42008)

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace.

As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

Are you ready for an exciting summer job at Piney Run Park? As an Assistant Canoe/Kayak Instructor for Carroll County, you will engage in training and supervising campers exploring the waters. We are looking for a collaborative nature enthusiast to help care for the equipment and ensure the safety of the park. You will help the Canoe/Kayak Instructor develop and lead memorable games and activities.

• Aid Canoe/Kayak Instructor in leading games, events, and activities to reinforce canoeing skills.
• Assist Canoe/Kayak Instructor with camper canoeing orientations.
• Help maintain all canoe and kayak equipment.
• Exercise the highest standard of canoeing safety at all times.
• Attend camp staff orientation and participate in scheduled staff meetings.
• Uphold all park, camp and boathouse policies and regulations.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

• Canoeing and Kayaking (Intermediate)
• First Aid (Introductory)
• Working with Children (Introductory)

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Safety Focus
• Quality Focus
• Training Others
• Fostering Learning and Development
• Professionalism
• Problem Solving

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Up to one year of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum

• American Canoe Association (ACA) Essentials of Canoe Touring Skills Course (or must obtain prior to first day of camp)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course or approved equivalent (or must obtain prior to first day of camp)
• CPR, AED, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certification (or must obtain prior to first day of camp)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Work schedule includes weekends and holidays.

• Frequent exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent physical activity: lifting and carrying over 50lbs, climbing ladders and steps, standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, squatting, stooping, and related activities.
• Must wear appropriate PPE as required.

Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees.

Find out more here:
Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)

The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L.

Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources ) or Md. Relay 711/. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

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This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.