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Job Description: Camp Monahan is searching for an enthusiastic person to plan, organize and run an effective canoe program for children aged 6 to 15. The Canoe Director is responsible for teaching campers basic canoe and water safety skills as well as planning fun and engaging activities in the water and on the beach. Prior to the camping season, you are responsible for submitting a program plan and ordering any required materials within the designated budget. During the camping season, the Canoe Director is responsible for maintaining the beachfront area of camp, supervising all beachfront activities and maintaining camper safety. The Canoe Director will run up to 5 program sessions daily.  Canoe Director is also required to participate in all other camp activities including campfire, meals, Chapel, group activities and staff meetings. A certificate in small craft safety, Pleasure Craft Operator and/or equivalent experience are required. Experience teaching or coaching children, lifeguarding and/or a First Aid/ CPR course are considered an asset. All applicants should also have a passion for children, nature and camp life. Interested applicants can apply by e-mail with an update resume, cover letter and 3 references to monahanappsonly@gmail.com no later than March 1st, 2017.  This person must adhere to Camp policy and be a positive role model at all times.
Skills/Assets:
- Practicing Catholic and/or comfortable with Christian teachings and practices
- High Five training an asset
- Experience teaching or coaching children, swimming/lifeguarding and First Aid/CPR C course are considered assets
- Willingness to volunteer in pre-camp preparation, camp shutdown, fundraising, promotion activities
ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND A CRIMINAL/VULNERABLE SECTOR RECORDS CHECK ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE.