Assistant Boat Captain

Department: Child Development: Overnight Camp

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sandy Island Overnight Camp

Reporting To: Leea Regan

Compensation: $335.00 - $420.00 / hour

Description

Camp Vision – We will put people first, listen and serve to inspire hope for a better us. We build strong communities through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. We exhibit and behave as a team internally and externally with caring, honesty, respect and responsibility as our core values. We recognize that we are part of something larger than ourselves. With all this we are proud to serve our community as part of the YMCA of Greater Boston.
·       Full-Time Availability for the Camping Season Beginning 2 Saturdays before July 4 and ending Labor Day·       Must be at least 21 years of age·       Desire and ability to work with in a camp setting·       Strong attention to detail, cleanliness and follow through·       Passion for people, a willingness to serve·       Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control·       Passion for crafts 
 

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibility – Assistant Boat Captain  The Assistant Boat Captain supports the Boat Captain in maintaining and operating camp   boats, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for campers and staff.
·       Assist with Boat Operations – Help run scheduled boat trips, including camper transport and taxi services as needed.


·       Boat Maintenance – Support refueling, cleaning, and general upkeep of camp boats.


·       POD Schedule Support – Assist in organizing and executing the POD schedule.


·       Special Excursions – Help with Sunset Cruises and Wolfeboro Trips, or step in as a replacement if needed.


·       Camper Transition Days – Be available on Saturdays to assist with camper arrival and departure.

Specific Responsibilities – CULTURE·       Put people first- New and Returning Community Care (Campers, Parents, Families, Alumni, Donors, Staff, Volunteers)·       Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among the camp community·       Support our International staff & campers·       Attention to detail in crafting an excellent experience in all we do SAFETY·       Support Incident Report management.·       Maintain and respect community boundaries for a safety These are not the only duties to be performed.  Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required  Essential Functions –  ·       Support approximately 180 campers and 60 staff 6 days per week for 10 weeks

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is responsible, safety-conscious, and comfortable operating boats      under supervision. They should be adaptable, work well in a team, and be eager to support    camp transportation needs.


At Sandy Island, we put PEOPLE FIRST. We work together to INSPIRE HOPE and                            provide campers with safe, reliable transportation and memorable experiences on the water.              The Assistant Boat Captain is essential in keeping camp operations running smoothly.
  Compensation – ·       Room and Board in addition to Salary commensurate with experience.