[SEMCO] Cape Cod Maritime Museum seeking 2021 Camp Director

[Laura Curry]

*Young Mariner Camp Director*

*Cape Cod Maritime Museum*The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is a 20 year-old
institution located at the head of Hyannis inner harbor. Please visit our
website at www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org to learn more about us, our
mission, programs, and exhibits.

*Young Mariner Program*
The Young Mariner Program is a new, multidisciplinary course designed to
introduce young people to maritime culture, science, and seamanship in a
hands-on manner. Focused on middle school age children, this
short-day camp will run from mid-June through early September (summer
break) and will be taught onboard Cape Cod Maritime vessels and at the
Museum.

*ADVENTURE SARAH*
Each class of 12 students will attend four, half-day sessions (Monday
through Thursday) designed to provide them with the following experiences.

   1. History Tour of Lewis Bay onboard ADVENTURE, a Dyer 29 inboard
   motorboat. Key components of this are team building on day one and getting
   the kids off shore far enough to be exciting. Activities may include
   comparing some vintage photos with existing shoreline, and other historical
   markers (boats, navigational aids and structures) of maritime evolution.
   2. History of Boats. Using the Museum as a class room, this will be a
   guided tour day designed to describe the beginning of local maritime
   culture and introduce them to the types of boats and activities that drive
   the waterfront then and now. Hands-on activities maritime-based STEM
   activities will take place after the tour.
   3. Marine Biology. This is the largest component of the program
   comprising 3 of the 8 sessions. This will be an onshore and offshore
   specimen collection and identification activity, combined with
   water sampling and other age appropriate experiments that introduce
   students to the basics of marine biology.
   4. Navigation and Seamanship. Navigation and seamanship will be baked
   into each session that a pod spends on either SARAH of ADVENTURE. The
   Captain and Camp Director will encourage kids to man the lines, learn some
   knots, man the bumpers, etc. This specific session will be a deeper dive
   into the basics of how a chart works, identifying marks and shore
   configurations, concepts of range finding, and demonstration of modern
   navigation equipment.
   5. Boat Building. Introduction to the basics of boatbuilding in the
   Museum’s Cook Boat shop.
   6. Basics of Sailing. Use SARAH to have each pod experience sailing on
   an old-fashioned gaff rigged catboat. Basic introduction of the points of
   sail, and aerodynamics of sailing as well as an appreciation for the manual
   labor and basic equipment that sailing entails. In addition to this
   program, CCMM is considering offering an additional series of shorter “boot
   camp” activities on Friday and Saturday.


The overarching goal of the Young Mariner Program is to introduce Cape Cod
residents as well as visitors to the widest possible array of maritime
experiences in the hope that we instill an appreciation of, and a
curiosity about, the maritime world and its many vocational and avocational
benefits and opportunities.

*Young Mariner Program –Camp DirectorResponsibilities.*
Reporting to the CCMM Executive Director, the camp director will have the
responsibility of running of the day-to-day management of the camp. Staff
support is currently envisioned to include a licensed captain, and several
assistant teachers and coordinators. Our highest priority is the safety and
education of campers and ensuring they have an excellent experience on the
water and ashore.

*During the Program dates, the Camp Director will:*
• Consult with CCMM Executive Director to determine daily requirements.
• Develop daily curriculum with age-appropriate maritime themed activities
campers can engage with on and off water.
• Be the face of the camp for children, parents, and the public.
• Hire camp employees, including specialists and counselors in conjunction
with CCMM Executive Director.
• Oversee training of staff as needed.
• Manage the allocated budget, as well as ordering camp equipment and
supplies.
• Ensure safe practices and a healthy camp environment.
• Keep records and documenting processes.
• Work in conjunction with Executive Director and graphic design
consultants/videographer to create promotional materials and videos.
• Act as the water-based educator for the on-board portions of the program.

*Prior to the beginning of the Program, the Camp Director will work with
the Executive Director CCMM staff, as required to:  *
• Create necessary policies and procedures needed to run this program as a
Camp based on local and state requirements and guidelines.
• Host and lead all site inspections for state and local camp requirements.
• Lead the hiring effort for assistant teachers, which will be hopefully
concluded by April.
• Thoroughly review the schedule and curriculum and procure all equipment
required for on water activities.
• Consult with Museum staff to complete curriculum for on shore activities.

*Preferred Qualifications and Criteria:*
• Background in science education (marine biology preferred).
• 2 seasons experience within a camp OR a completed Camp Administration
course.
• Demonstrated experience with middle school aged children.
• Demonstrated experience managing others.
• Experience in and around boats.
• Demonstrated success in teaching.
• Excellent references.
• Energetic and enthusiastic attitude.
• Dedicated and friendly personality.
• Ability to work with a small team.

*Compensation*: $25 to $30 per hour based on experience.
*How to apply:* send resume and cover letter to:
info at capecodmaritimemuseum.org . Applications close February 26th,
interviews will begin March 1st
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