Camp Quinebaug - Boating Director
Recruitment #180416-5661HM-003
Location |
Killingly, CT
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Date Opened | 4/17/2018 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $20.30/hour |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 4/24/2018 11:59:00 PM |
DDS has one current seasonal job opening for a Developmental Services Worker 1, Boating Director, position at Camp Quinebaug. The Boating Director works under the general direction of the Camp and Waterfront Directors and monitors activities in boating/swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to campers and staff engaged in aquatic activities.
Camp Quinebaug provides a unique summer day camp experience for approximately 100 school aged children with developmental disabilities in northeastern Connecticut. Children with intellectual disabilities and autism are the primary population served at this camp. The camp is located on Wauregan Reservoir in Killingly on 11 acres and its waterfront is the only beach on this beautiful waterway. Arts, Crafts, sports and nature activities, music, swimming, boating and fishing are some of the highlights of the busy camp schedule. This is a CT Licensed Youth Camp that is operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
This Boating Director position will be accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals who attend the camp. This position will assist the Camp Director in organizing, planning and managing a comprehensive summer boating program and related activities.
Hours of Work: This is a full-time seasonal position from June 8, 2018 to August 11, 2018; Monday through Friday 7:30am – 2:30pm. The first 2-3 weeks are on part-time status and may involve availability up until 8:30pm. The last day of work includes a Saturday to close camp.
Pay rate is $20.30 per hour.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application. If selected for further consideration, applicants may be required to provide 2 letters of reference.
Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
Questions about any phase of this recruitment should be directed to DDS Human Resources: Daimar Ramos at Daimar.Ramos@ct.gov or 860-263-2625.
In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals.
Works with individuals with various intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities; ensures equipment safety and maintenance; Assists in setting up waterfront and boating area for the season; maintains small craft at camp and lifesaving equipment and vests; teaches campers and staff in acceptable procedures in operation of row boats, paddle boats and canoes; lifts disabled campers as necessary; Adapts program for each camper; ensures safety of all boating activities, camper and staff welfare in and around the water; supervises lifeguards, volunteers or other summer workers at camp; participates in physical and rescue training; monitors activities in swimming, boating and fishing areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to campers and staff; cautions participants regarding unsafe areas; rescues participants in danger of drowning and administers first aid and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required; instructs participants and trains staff in water safety, related health standards and camp protocols; may give swimming instructions; may provide direct camper care and supervision; participates in social or recreational activities; provides assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living; reinforces appropriate behavior through modification techniques; participates in other camp related duties and responsibilities.
Considerable interpersonal skills; ability to develop a positive relationship with individuals; ability to train individuals in self care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Experience and/or training that could be expected to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.