The Summer Kayak Center and Outdoor Adventure Internship/Practicum program is designed to enhance students’ academic education with hands-on experience as part of a university recreation program. The Kayak Center and Outdoor Adventure internship may correlate best with recreation related academic programs (such as outdoor recreation, parks and recreation management, leisure studies, and outdoor leadership) however all students passionate about teaching kayaking are welcome to apply.

The Outdoor and Bicycle Programs Intern reports directly to the Assistant Director of Outdoor and Bicycle Programs and is responsible for assisting in the following areas:

• Summer Kayak Center 85%
• Outdoor Adventure Program 10%
• Outdoor Center Rentals, Bike Shop and Bike Share Program 5% or less

Responsibilities          

• Daily Kayak Center programming and operations: staff scheduling and oversight, customer service, group communication, billing, marketing, facility, and equipment upkeep 
• Assist with program administration: planning, marketing, implementation, accounting, and evaluation
• Leadership, instruction and group management with peers, adults, teens and children including groups and walk up rental customers
• Serve a diverse customer base of students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Outdoor Adventure Program logistics, marketing and trip leadership

About Lowell:

Lowell is a Mill City born in the industrial revolution era.  It is currently a medium sized city of approximately 111,000 people.  It is approximately 45 miles away from Boston. 

Lowell is central to many excellent outdoor recreation opportunities; miles of rail trails, single track mountain biking and river paddling are accessible right from campus.  Surfing and sea kayaking on the Atlantic coast as well as rock climbing, backpacking or mountaineering in mountains of MA, NH and VT a short drive away.

To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter in PDF format to Kevin Soleil Assistant Director of Outdoor and Bicycle Programs at [email protected].  Target date to fill position:  February 15, 2020.  Position will remain open until filled. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or in pursuit of bachelor’s degree
• General knowledge of recreation policies and procedures, and the ability to work effectively in a university setting
• Ability to work independently, think critically and problem solve, manage risk and exercise sound judgement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Leadership experience working with groups, children or adolescents preferred
• Complete ACA River Kayak Instructor Course Levels I-II (offered with employment)
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (offered with employment) or Wilderness Frist Aid certification
• Valid drivers’ license and ability to safely operate 12 passenger van with a kayak trailer required

NOTES:

3 openings.

Additional Salary Information: Compensation and Time Requirements •$325 per week stipend •University apartment style housing provided for the duration of employment •Academic credit if applicable •Access to outdoor trips and equipment as well as Campus Recreation facilities and resources •Interns should be flexible and expect to work an average of 5 days/week, between 5-10 hours/day or an average of 35 hours each week. Employment will run from May 20 to the end of August/beginning of September. End dates may vary slightly based on the needs of the intern •Interns must attend staff training in Lowell May 20-22. ACA L1- L2 Kayak Touring Course Provided May 26-28. Housing access and move in will be available May 18 and 19