SUMMARY
Regulatory Minimum Age 16 years old
Criminal Background Check Required Yes
Pre Employment & Random Drug Testing Required No
Employment Type Seasonal
Standard Work Days/Hours Five days per week, days vary
Overtime Status Exempt
Job Location Chestertown, Maryland
Period of Employment June - August
Staff Housing Provided Availability determined on a case-by-case basis
Weekend Work No
Residential (Overnight) Work Yes
Paid Holidays Applicable federal holidays during term of employment
Sick & Safe leave Up to 5 paid days per year pro-rated for term of employment
Health Insurance Eligibility Eligible if term of employment is 90+ days
Health Insurance 100% employer paid per current staff policy

Full job description

Working under the direction of the Sultana Education Foundation’s Director of Paddling Programs, Paddling Summer Staff will go on day canoe and kayak trips and overnight camping and kayaking trips for Sultana Education Foundation. They are responsible for helping the Paddling team deliver fun and educational programs for our campers. They will help unload and load kayaks and canoes, play games with campers, teach about the natural environment, supervise and lifeguard swimmers, help with overnight camping dealing with duties ranging from tent set up to food preparation to homesickness. Their goal will be to make each day the most fun it can be for each camper. A counselor will alternate weeks where they are on overnight programs with campers and day only programs.

The applicant should be at least 17 years old. Applicants should be capable of lifting 50 pounds above their heads in order to load and unload boats from trailers. Passion for working outdoors and implementing fun programs for students of all ages is a must. Candidates must be comfortable working with a diverse age range of students and program formats, ranging from four year olds to high schoolers. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with fellow staff.

Candidates must be comfortable working in an outdoor setting (including canoeing, kayaking, marsh exploration, hiking, etc) and sleeping in a tent for four straight nights. Sufficient physical strength to engage in the above listed activities is critical.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED/PREFERRED

(SEF may assist and cover expenses for required certifications)

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding (required)
• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR (required)

ABOUT THE SULTANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Sultana Education Foundation provides hands-on educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay’s historic, cultural, and environmental resources. By helping students of all ages develop an appreciation for the Chesapeake Bay, Sultana is working to create a community of individuals who are dedicated to preserving this irreplaceable treasure.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Sultana Education Foundation (SEF) is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.