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Canoe/Kayak Instructor
posted by Camp Huronda - Canadian Diabetes Association on 05/08/2012
Dates: Wednesday June 20th to Saturday August 25th
Renumeration: $290 - $305 /week plus room and board
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The Canadian Diabetes Association has operated Camp Huronda continuously since 1964. For seven years Camp Huronda rented space at Camp Beausoliel and Camp Couchiching prior to finding a permanent home in 1971 on Lake Waseosa at the previous site of Camp Waseosa.
Since its inception Camp Huronda has been a leading residential camp for children and youth age 8-16 living with type 1 diabetes. Camp Huronda offers one and two-week camping sessions, outtrips, a Leadership program and a 4-day Family Camp. Camp Huronda supports campers in the development of strong diabetes self-management skills while allowing these campers to pursue other traditional camping activities, including but not limited to; waterfront activities, arts & crafts, sports, adventure activities such as low ropes course, climbing, mountain biking, outtripping and horseback riding, to name a few.
Reporting to the Waterfront and Outtripping Director, the Canoe/Kayak Instructor is responsible for designing and facilitating engaging and camper-focused canoe and kayak lessons. The waterfront is one of the focal points of Camp Huronda and Canoe/Kayak Instructor is expected to infuse creative programming into free time and structured activities and ensure the program meets the CDA National Camping and Ontario Camps Association Standards. The Swimming Instructors/Lifeguards work closely with the Canoe/Kayak Instructor to ensure that the waterfront delivers exceptional camper focused programs. Additionally, the Canoe/Kayak Instructor will be required to participate in all evening programs and special events when their duties allow.
Requirements: 18+ years old as of June 30, 2012, previous waterfront and/or camp experience an asset, Standard First Aid and CPR C, NLS, Pleasure Craft Operators Card, ORCKA Camp Canoeing Instructor mandatory, ORCKA Camp Kayak Instructor an asset, Bronze Medallion/Cross/NLS Instructor/Examiner certification an asset.
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