Paddling Instructor - Beginner Level

The Milton Canoe and Camera Club is seeking a Paddling Instructor – Beginner Level to fill a part-time summer position, between 2 and 5 hours per week, depending on instructor availability. This will include instruction to beginner paddlers of all ages in a program called “Learn to Paddle” which is a one-and-a-half-hour program running over 8 weeks from the end of June into August. The successful candidate will be a competent paddler who is socially comfortable with all ages.
 
Responsibilities. 

• Follow Beginner Paddler Program given by MCCC in the past
• Provide a safe environment for beginners including cleaning equipment, keeping canoe storage tidy, and equipment in good shape 
• Ensuring that participants understand proper handling and use of PFD’s, canoes, paddles, and bailers 
• Interact with MCCC Board Member on duty to ensure proper delivering of program
  
  

Certifications Required

• Waterfront Instructor (Paddle Canada) or equivalent
• First Aid and CPR
• Criminal Background and vulnerable sector check 
• Interested persons with some canoe experience can be helped with training before session starts

 
Skills Required

• Experience with the sport of Canoeing 
• Competencies in Working with Others
• Competencies in Working with all ages
• Ability to attend to multiple paddlers in the water

 
Other

• Must be 16 years of age by June 15, 2022
• Must provide letter of reference with contact information of provider
• Must be vaccinated against COVID
• Starting Date: week of July 4    Ending date: week of Aug 22

 
Pay 
            $20/hour
 
Application Deadline May 20, 2022
 
Contact Celeste Johnston [email protected]
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