Telluride Academy
Job Title: Boating Specialist (Seasonal)
Start and End Dates: June 1 - August 14
Reports To: Program Director
Salary: DOE - Starts at $20
Position Summary The Boating Specialist is a seasonal role that supports Telluride Academy’s boating programs in facilitating a safe, engaging, and educational moving water and flat water boating program for students. The Boating Specialist works closely with the other Boating Specialists and Telluride Academy instructors to ensure smooth operations of both flat water and moving water experiences while maintaining high safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Assist TA admin and other Boating Specialists with daily operations, including flatwater and moving water boating activities.
Support the Boating Specialists in facilitating the boating curriculum during staff training.
Become familiar with all Academy boating locations and assist with site-specific logistics and communication.
Participate in and facilitate boating experiences with Telluride Academy students, including instruction, safety oversight, and equipment preparation.
Maintaining and organizing boating gear inventory, ensuring equipment is cleaned, stored, and ready for use (rigging pre-trip and de-rigging post-trip).
Providing on-water safety support for moving water experiences and acting as a resource for field instructors as needed.
Supporting the maintenance of boating vehicles and trailers, ensuring they remain clean and operational.
Assisting with the submission of timely and accurate logs for river permits and maintaining permit compliance.
Adhering to and promoting Telluride Academy Boating Policies and Procedures, including emergency protocols.
Supporting trip/weekly budget management by assisting with equipment purchasing and expense tracking.
Qualifications
Current (or willingness to obtain) Nationally Recognized Swift Water Certification and/or River Rescue Technician Certification.
WFA (minimum) certification. WFR certification (or higher) preferred, and CPR/AED certification.
Experience with flatwater and moving water boating activities; providing and maintaining a technical resume listing river sections/class, river miles, and job roles.
Ability to pass a Federal Background Check and display a clean driving record.
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van and/or tow a trailer (or willingness to learn).
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Physical ability to assist with rigging and de-rigging of river trips.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience working with youth in an outdoor recreation or education setting.
Familiarity with Telluride Academy’s programming and/or the local area.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth, has a passion for boating and outdoor recreation, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The Boating Specialist plays a key role in supporting the success of Telluride Academy’s flat-water and moving-water boating programs.
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Start and End Dates: June 1 - August 14
Reports To: Program Director
Salary: DOE - Starts at $20
Position Summary The Boating Specialist is a seasonal role that supports Telluride Academy’s boating programs in facilitating a safe, engaging, and educational moving water and flat water boating program for students. The Boating Specialist works closely with the other Boating Specialists and Telluride Academy instructors to ensure smooth operations of both flat water and moving water experiences while maintaining high safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Assist TA admin and other Boating Specialists with daily operations, including flatwater and moving water boating activities.
Support the Boating Specialists in facilitating the boating curriculum during staff training.
Become familiar with all Academy boating locations and assist with site-specific logistics and communication.
Participate in and facilitate boating experiences with Telluride Academy students, including instruction, safety oversight, and equipment preparation.
Maintaining and organizing boating gear inventory, ensuring equipment is cleaned, stored, and ready for use (rigging pre-trip and de-rigging post-trip).
Providing on-water safety support for moving water experiences and acting as a resource for field instructors as needed.
Supporting the maintenance of boating vehicles and trailers, ensuring they remain clean and operational.
Assisting with the submission of timely and accurate logs for river permits and maintaining permit compliance.
Adhering to and promoting Telluride Academy Boating Policies and Procedures, including emergency protocols.
Supporting trip/weekly budget management by assisting with equipment purchasing and expense tracking.
Qualifications
Current (or willingness to obtain) Nationally Recognized Swift Water Certification and/or River Rescue Technician Certification.
WFA (minimum) certification. WFR certification (or higher) preferred, and CPR/AED certification.
Experience with flatwater and moving water boating activities; providing and maintaining a technical resume listing river sections/class, river miles, and job roles.
Ability to pass a Federal Background Check and display a clean driving record.
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van and/or tow a trailer (or willingness to learn).
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Physical ability to assist with rigging and de-rigging of river trips.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience working with youth in an outdoor recreation or education setting.
Familiarity with Telluride Academy’s programming and/or the local area.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth, has a passion for boating and outdoor recreation, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The Boating Specialist plays a key role in supporting the success of Telluride Academy’s flat-water and moving-water boating programs.
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