SumMAT Kayak Specialist

Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering School is looking for a kayak instructor to join our team as the SumMAT Camp Kayak Specialist. This position helps facilitate outdoor educational adventure programming for ages 6 – 18 on our surrounding rivers, reservoirs, ponds and lakes. The summer season of June 9 – August 22 is a full time, seasonal position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Communicating with counselors to discuss where and when to meet
• Arriving at the water site and setting up prior to the group’s arrival (dependent upon the day’s plan)
• Teaching basic paddling skills to camp participants
• General risk management appropriate for outdoor activities and in a river or lake location
• Storing, repairing, and quarantining boats, paddles, and type III PFDs (provided by Petra)
• Transporting a trailer with boats and equipment to and from water sites
• Maintain and enforce Petra Cliffs safety standards

Qualifications, Skills

• Confidence explaining water hazards, paddling skills, and emergency/rescue procedures
• Ability to work and interact with kids between the ages of 6 – 18
• Ability to provide a safe and fun experience for all participants
• Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
• Comfortable improvising and shifting activities for the day to keep campers engaged

Required Experience

• Experience in paddling/water sports
• Experience working with kids of all ages and backgrounds
• Group facilitation

Required Licenses / Certifications

• Wilderness First Responder / CPR
• Swift Water Rescue Level 1 certification or equivalent

Compensation: Salary commensurate with education, training, and experience