YMCA Camp MOE is a day camp for boys and girls, ages 5 – 14. Diversity and Respect are the backbone of Camp MOE. Located on over 165 acres of beautiful woods in Litchfield County, complete with fields, trails and our beautiful waterfront.
The mission of Camp MOE is to provide an ideal outdoor recreation environment where all campers with or without disabilities have the opportunity to develop friendships, leadership skills, responsibility for self and respect for others. Camp MOE empowers campers to look beyond their abilities and the abilities of others while supporting them to grow mentally, physically, and socially in a safe inclusive environment.
Our campers learn patience, acceptance and challenge themselves to give each camper self-confidence and the chance to make lasting friendships. We want your child to be the best version of themselves.
Camp dates: June 17 – August 23 (10 weeks); Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (closed July 4th)
The Boating Coordinator helps develop campers’ courage, confidence and character through nature and the outdoors. This position will enrich camper’s experience by designing and implementing quality, age-appropriate small craft programming with canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, water games that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. The Boating Coordinator will work closely with the Camp Director to ensure the programming is adequately supported and properly executed.
- Experience using boats, paddle boards
- Ability or willingness to obtain Small Craft Safety Certification (offered during staff training)
- Passion for youth programming
- Desire and ability to supervise and instruct adult volunteers and youth of various ages in an outdoor setting
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (recertification is available during staff training)
- Ability to rack and un-rack watercraft, sometimes unassisted
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
- Exhibits responsible behavior at all times
- Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills.
- Comfort with/ability to perform camp activities (hiking, spending time outdoors) in various weather conditions.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must demonstrate the core values of the YMCA which are Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.
- Must be at least 20 years of age
- Lead Boating programs
- Prepare and lead innovative outdoor adventure program activities that are engaging, age-appropriate, camp-appropriate
- Ensure work/program areas and activities are safe, clean, organized and meet licensing requirements
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those assigned.
- Responsible for observing camper behavior, enforcing appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
- Set a good example by demonstrating maturity, good communication techniques, cleanliness, good hygiene, punctuality, sportsmanship, sharing, and following rules.
- Encourage respect for others, the environment, and private property
- Complete paperwork in a timely fashion, including equipment logs and requests, Incident Reports, evaluations, and weekly schedules
- Communicate clearly with supervising staff
- Be available for the entire camp season and to attend all staff trainings sessions before and during camp season.
** We expect and accept only the best performance from our staff.
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (recertification is available during staff training)
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Small Craft Safety Certification (offered during staff training)