Description
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.
- Ensures that the American Camping Association (ACA) Standards are followed
- Organizes, supervises and plans the water skiing and boating programs and lesson plans to the appropriate ages, interests and abilities of the campers
- Safely loads and unloads passengers, including downed skiers as applicable
- 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
- Reports any mechanical issues with boating equipment to Camp Maintenance and Camp Coordinator
- Uses safety procedures when re-fueling boats and ensures that all fuel is properly stored
- Establishes and enforces clear safety guidelines for the program and instruct others in these regulations
- Reports any accidents or incidents to the Camp Coordinator
- Responsible for leading and assisting with teaching of activities
- Is a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior
- Assists with evening programs, campfire and leading songs; leads one evening per week
- Assists in other areas of camp as needed
- Cleans, stores and organizes all equipment prior to the weekend and at the end of the season
- Completes evaluations after each season completed
Requirements
- At least 21 years old
- 6 months experience working with youth
- Lifeguard Certification
- 2-years experience driving a boat
- 1-year experience water skiing
- CPR/First Aid Certification for Adult, Child and Infant
- Current drivers license and YMCA insurance approved driving record
- Prior to campers coming to camp: Completion of the MN Boating Safety Course (online)
Pay: $433/week
Shifts Needed:
This is a seasonal position. Must be available for the duration of the summer camp season. Room and board included.
Camp Dates 2026:
May 31, 2026 - August 14, 2026, with the week of the 4th of July off.
