What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boating Specialist - Camp Fireweed position at Camp Fire Alaska?
Camp Fireweed Boating Specialist
*Camp Fireweed is NOT an overnight camp and does NOT provide room and board*
Gear up for outdoor adventures at our day camp located in Anchorage on the campus of Alaska Pacific University. We take full advantage of this natural setting, making every day another opportunity for campers to explore the forest, practice target sports, or launch a canoe from the waterfront. In addition to a huge catalog of activities and games, we structure each session to create a classic, outdoor summer camp experience.
Position Summary:
The Camp Fireweed Boating Specialist adheres to Camp Fire Alaska’s (CFA) promise to provide youth with the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are through positive and responsible youth/adult interactions within the day camp environment. The Boating Specialist will be providing fun and dynamic instruction, guidance, and supervision to staff and campers during boating (canoeing and kayaking) and natural bodies of water (bird identification, shoreline exploration, etc.) lessons and activities. You'll have the opportunity to teach and evaluate the skills of the campers and staff with regard to boating techniques.
In this position you'll gain valuable experience providing a high-quality camp experience for participants and parents within the CFA mission and goals. You'll have an opportunity to lead and participate in all camp activities along with planning and implementing age appropriate activities consistent with campers' needs/abilities that promote, encourage, and demonstrate caring, striving and thriving. Join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our youth!
Pay: Starting at $19.89/hour, with higher rates available based on experience.
- Bonus for completing the full season
Work Dates: April 20 - August 14, 2026 (beginning with start-up training)
Work Schedule: 8 hours a day, Monday - Friday
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
- Current lifeguard certification (by start of position)
- Prior experience in boating instruction and lesson planning in an open water setting.
- Current instructor rating/instructor certification in the appropriate craft from a nationally recognized certifying body; American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred.
- Prior experience working with youth preferred.
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*All applicants who are offered employment with Camp Fire Alaska will be subjected to reference checks and a criminal history check through the Alaska Background Check Program. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of both the reference checks and criminal history check in accordance with Municipality of Anchorage Child Care Licensing regulations.
Camp Fire Alaska Inclusion Statement:
Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, citizenship or immigration status, religion and non-religion, and any other category people use to define themselves or others.