Recreation Activities Lead at Basin Harbor – Vergennes, Vermont

Come join the Basin Harbor team as we celebrate our 140th year - a milestone we’re honored to celebrate with our cherished community. We have plenty in store, from new experiences and enhancements to time-honored traditions that continue to make this lakeside retreat so special!

We are now accepting applications for Recreation Activities Lead for our upcoming season.

The Recreation Activities Lead will organize and lead guests on guided kayak treks, hikes, bikes and lead other outdoor recreation fun. Rally guests for a game of soccer or kickball, generate excitement about the Pool Party and lead evening programming. Basic knowledge about the outdoors and the local landscape is a plus. Prior experience in recreation team supervision and planning is a plus!

Some essential competencies are: Understanding the need for proper etiquette and service standards, prior children's programming or camp counselor experience preferred, able to take and give clear direction and work in a team environment, attention to detail, efficient, and able to perform multiple tasks systematically in a fast-paced environment, ability to read and follow safety protocols.

This role requires strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as a friendly and engaging demeanor with our guests.

A willingness to learn about or have general knowledge about the local area, landscape, and history. Preferred experience leading, guiding or teaching people of many ages and physical skill levels. Maintain a keen interest in outdoor recreation with particular area of interest or expertise (i.e biking, hiking, kayaking, etc)

Current CPR and first aid certification preferred. Employees must maintain a clean, well kept, professional appearance. As well, shift work may be long and varied, including evening and weekends, required full-shift walking and standing. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently.

Basin Harbor conducts pre-employment criminal background and reference checks on all employees.