Make a difference in a young person’s life this summer by leading groups of youth and teen summer campers in hands-on nature education experiences and flat-water paddling experiences.  Staff can develop lesson plans for nature activities and create games for on the water experiences.   Staff will guide campers in rafts, kayaks and canoes on flat water.  Staff shifts will be approximately 8:00am-2:00pm daily June 17 – August 16.

Location

Lake Wheeler Park 

6505 Lake Wheeler Road

Raleigh, NC 27603

Requirements

Instructors are required to have experience working in the outdoors teaching youth/teens.  Experience in canoes or kayaks on flat water is preferred.  Instructors must be comfortable swimming and working in/around lake water.  Instructors must be able to work outdoors in hot temperatures and stand for extended periods of time.  Instructors frequently lift items that weigh up to 50 pounds.  Instructors must have a clean driving record, NC Driver’s License and their own reliable transportation to move program materials. 

Applicants should be currently certified or be able to receive Adult/Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certification.

Questions? Contact:

Jenn Steele

Nature Program Manager

Jenn.Steele@raleighnc.gov

919-996-2117