The Canadian Canoe Museum is hiring!  

BOTH POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT APPLIED

Position: Camp Instructors (2)

Contract: June 30^th to August 3^rd, 2010

Pay: $2400 + training

The Canoe Museum is looking for 2 energetic individuals to lead CanoeKids Paddling Camp this summer.  Paddling Camp will be a series of four 5-day long canoeing day camps spent at the Canoe Museum and on the Otonabee River in Peterborough.  Along with following the ORCKA Flatwater Canoeing Program, a strong emphasis is placed on the art of canoeing, along with the stories, songs, crafts and games that are associated with canoeing in Canada.

CanoeKids Paddling Camp

Job Title: Camp Instructor (2 positions)

Department:  Education

Reports To:  Education Coordinators; Carolyn Hyslop & Jen Burnard

Job Description:  Instruction and Coordination of Paddling Camps

Salary:  $600 Weekly.  To be paid out bi-weekly. Training compensation provided.

Start Date:  June 30^th, 2010 (possibility of starting earlier)

Finish Date:  August 3^rd, 2010

Minimum Qualifications:

• ORCKA member in good standing.
• ORCKA Flatwater Instructor/Basic Canoeing Instructor.
• Standard First Aid and CPR (Wilderness First Aid preferred).
• Bronze Cross (NLS preferred).
• Current and clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks.

Successful Candidates Will Possess:

• Experience in delivering the ORCKA Flatwater Canoeing/Basic Canoeing program.
• Experience conducting and administering at least 2 Flatwater courses for ORCKA.
• Strong risk management skills and strong decision making abilities.
• Proven experience with creating engaging and dynamic programs.
• Strong organizational skills are recommended i.e) program planning, reporting, purchasing materials, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with another person cooperatively as a leadership team.
• Camp experience or equivalent experience is recommended.
• Ability to liaise with camper’s parents, Education Coordinator, Museum staff, volunteers and Rowing Club members.
• Maturity and strong sense of responsibility and dedication.
• Proven experience and a passion for working with youth ages 10-14 in alternative settings.
• Comfort and willingness to be outdoors with learners regardless of the weather.
• Positive, upbeat and energetic and able to go, go, go!
• Additional skills and interests in nature and/or historical interpretation, artisan skills, music, arts, or drama would be an asset.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and run cooperative games, initiative tasks and group building exercises.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than Friday April 9^th, 2010.  Successful applicants will be interviewed in person at The Canadian Canoe Museum before the end of April.