For over 100 years, YMCA Camp Cormorant has offered spirit, tradition, leadership, and exceptional facilities to campers. Founded in 1903, Camp Cormorant is one of the oldest overnight camps in the entire nation. The camp is nestled on 80 acres of wooded property with an extensive beachfront on Big Cormorant Lake. We are located approximately six miles south of Lake Park, MN, in the heart of Minnesota lakes country. No day at camp is just a typical day. The YMCA Camp Cormorant offers more than just a job - we offer the chance to make a lasting difference for the youth in our community!
The Camp Boat Driver is responsible for the supervision, training and safety of all campers with Water Skiing, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Pontooning and Speed Boating.
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Ensures that the American Camping Association (ACA) Standards are followed
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Organizes, supervises and plans the water skiing and boating programs and lesson plans to the appropriate ages, interests and abilities of the campers
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Safely loads and unloads passengers, including downed skiers as applicable
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Sets up, takes down, and properly maintains and stores all necessary gear and equipment prior to and after each time they are used including securing craft at the dock
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Reports any mechanical issues with boating equipment to Camp Maintenance and Camp Coordinator
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Uses safety procedures when re-fueling boats and ensures that all fuel is properly stored
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Establishes and enforces clear safety guidelines for the program and instruct others in these regulations
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Reports any accidents or incidents to the Camp Coordinator
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Responsible for leading and assisting with teaching of activities
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Is a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior
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Assists with evening programs, campfire and leading songs; leads one evening per week
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Assists in other areas of camp as needed
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Cleans, stores and organizes all equipment prior to the weekend and at the end of the season
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Completes evaluations after each season completed
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At least 21 years old
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6 months experience working with youth
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Lifeguard Certification
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2-years experience driving a boat
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1-year experience water skiing
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CPR/First Aid Certification for Adult, Child and Infant
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Current drivers license and YMCA insurance approved driving record
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Prior to campers coming to camp: Completion of the MN Boating Safety Course (online)
Shifts Needed:
Available for the duration of the summer camp season.
Camp Dates 2026:
May 31, 2026 - August 14, 2026, with the week of the 4th of July off.
No personal animals allowed on Camp premises.
Benefits
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All employees receive a free YMCA membership!
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Employees begin accruing Sick Leave immediately upon hire and Paid Time Off (PTO) after one year of employment
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403(b) Savings Plan
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12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met: the employee has been employed with the YMCA for two years, the employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods, and the employee is 21 years of age or older
We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is more than just a job.
The YMCA of the Northern Sky is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in employment at the YMCA of the Northern Sky!
