• Summer Camp Director at Key Bridge Boathouse

    Guest Services (Washington, DC)


    Compensation Amount:

    21.00 USD Hourly

    Job Summary:

    Key Bridge Boathouse Summer Camp is a day camp that runs for 8 weeks from June through August. The ideal candidate is able to work full-time in the summer between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm and has prior experience teaching or running a day camp.

    Job Description:

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    + Determine staffing requirements

    + Hire and train new staff

    + Supervise direct reporting staff according to overall company policy

    + Set employee goals and objectives

    + Develop the Boating is Fun lesson plans and staff training

    + Provide personal guidance to campers, counselors by leading by example, leadership and compassion.

    + Be involved with all camp activities and meetings

    + Be alert to the health and safety of all campers and staff

    + Answer camp emails, phones and other questions as directed

    + Maintain positive relationships with parents making an effort to communicated with them multiple times during the week

    + Operating a motor boat and using rental equipment

    + Other duties as required by your Manager and Assistant Manager

    SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

    + Bachelor's degree or equivalent

    + Knowledge of business and management principles and practices

    + Proficient in relevant software applications

    + Customer Service skills

    + Intermediate knowledge of boating such as kayaking, canoeing, etc.

    + 2 weeks of full time administrative experience in an organized camp or related program

    + Must be at least 21 years of age

    + 8 weeks of full time experience working with 6-15 year olds

    + USSailing, ACA Certifications preferred.

    + Basic proficiency in speaking Spanish preferred.

    + WSI Instructor or Lifeguard trainer preferred

    + CPR/First Aid Trainer preferred

    REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

    + Drivers License

    + Red Cross CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard or Equivalent

     

    Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

     

    Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

     

    OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.