Canoe Master Support (Construction)
The salary for this position starts at $16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.
1. Job Summary:
The Canoe Master Support is responsible to support the mission and strategic goals of YMCA Camps by overseeing all aspects of canoe fleet management, support facility maintenance, and lead program innovation.
2. Essential Functions:
Manage the canoe shop and all areas related to the maintenance and repairs of the camp's fleet of 100+ wooden canoes as well as other canoes that are used for programming.
Skilled in construction specifically complex wood and canvas canoes, with the understanding that these skills will be acquired and honed over time through practice and experience.
Collaborate with the Program Directors to execute the canoe programs for summer trail staff and campers.
Implement paddle building workshops, for involvement with Environmental Education groups, and other programming efforts.
Assist Property Manager in the overall maintenance of facilities to include carpentry work, interior and exterior finishes, systems monitoring, janitorial responsibilities, and work crew supervision.
Assist with food service at camp including preparing meals for groups as needed.
Maintain canoe repair building in conjunction with the Property Manager.
Actively engage in staff meetings.
Other camp responsibilities as needed.
3. Relationships:
This position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with Program Directors, the Site Manager, alumni, and the Canoe Fleet Management Committee. This role represents the camp to external partners and stakeholders, fostering relationships to enhance camp operations and visibility.?
4. Qualifications:
Required
Minimum age of 18.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED provided by YMCA or other certified organization or trained within 6-months of hire
Experienced and skilled in wooden canoe maintenance, repair, construction and program development.
Strong organizational skills and a willingness to work closely with others.?
Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
Ability to perform and teach many areas of programming.?
Flexibility and passionate to working in a camp environment.
Ability to lead and cook meals for up to 150 people.
Preferred
Experience working with contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
Ability to become DQF (formerly DOT) certified driver.
Bi/multilingual.
Ability to obtain Food Safe Certification by the county Public Health Department.?
5. Work Conditions:
Ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, hiking, canoeing, swimming, team building initiatives, building campfires, physical games, and activities.?
Ability to lift a canoe weighing up to 90lbs and carry up to a hundred yard away.?
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to travel for training, meetings, or program delivery.
6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Executive Director or his/her representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.
