Safety Boat Operator
(Collingwood Rowing Club)
Opportunity Details: Safety Boat Operator
| Contact | John Megarry, Facilities Director, Collingwood Rowing Club; Email: collingwoodrowing@gmail.com |
| Duties | The Collingwood Rowing Club is looking for safety boat drivers to help with rows all summer. We are flexible on scheduling and no commitment required. During rows, the safety boat is there to help with any incidents on the water ( boat tips, broken equipment), to help remind rowers to stay on the rowing course and monitor the general safety of the rowers. The safety boat will also occasionally be required to carry the coach between crews. All safety boat drivers will be trained by our facilities team and during rows will be in constant contact with either a coach or the practice captain. Time commitment is 1-2 hours per row. Row times are: 5:45 AM Monday, Wednesday 7:45AM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and all holidays 5:45PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday We also require extra help for the following seasonal events: Come Try Rowing: May 23rd, 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm (rain date May 24) Learn to Row: June 6th and 7th: 9am-12pm (rain date Jun 13th and 14th) Rows are dependent on weather. We do not go out if it is raining or too windy. Valid PCOC is required. If you do not have a PCOC and commit to 10 hours of service the Rowing Club will cover the cost of acquiring your PCOC. Drivers over the age of 18 will also require a vulnerable sector check.
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| More Info Link | https://www.collingwoodrowing.com/ |
| Benefits | Spend time in the beautiful Collingwood Harbour this summer. Help support youth sport. Costs of PCOC covered with time commitment Suitable for High school volunteer hours Meet new people and be part of a friendly, welcoming group! |
| Clients | All ages. |
| Ages | 12 year(s) - 90 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Nature / Environment ; Seasonal Support (Fall) ; Seasonal Support (Spring) ; Seasonal Support (Summer) ; Recreation & Sports ; Physical Fitness & Exercise |
| Skills/Experience | Friendly & Outgoing ; PCOC required |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Flexible hours. 1-2 hour shifts. |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Day |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible |
| Location | Collingwood Rowing Club, 2 Birch St, Collingwood Ontario |
| Number of Positions | Collingwood 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
| Transportation | PCOC Required. If volunteer commits to 10 hours of service the Collingwood Rowing Club will cover the cost of obtaining the PCOC license ( not applicable to those who already have their PCOC) |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | If volunteer is over the age of 18years of age a valid vulnerable sector check will be required. |
| Start Date | On or after 11 May 2026 and on or before 01 Oct 2026 |
| Display Until | 01 Oct 2026 |
Agency Details: Collingwood Rowing Club
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Debbie Cass, 124 Louisa St E Thornbury, ON Canada N0H 2P0 |