Get Involved: Jackson Lake State Park - Boat Patrol Assistant

Boat Patrol Assistant

Description:

Love the water? Come help our rangers connect with boaters! You'll be out on the water, supporting water safety practices and boating rules. You may manage boat distance when a ranger makes contact, and may help with safety inspections, such as handing life jackets to rangers.

Volunteers will be a friendly face but will not be doing any law enforcement themselves or operating the boat - those roles are up to our trusty and trained rangers! Your presence on the boat, however, will be incredibly helpful - both because there must be two people on a boat at all times for safety reasons, and to help educate and support the public in their own water safety practices.

If boat assistance isn’t needed that day, you could go along with a park ranger in their truck as they support land-based recreation and regulations.

Qualifications:

We are looking for 2-4 people for summer 2024! This role is open to anyone who wants to come hang out on the water! We'll do on-the-spot training, so no prior experience is necessary.

We prefer ages 21 and older, but could consider 18+ for right person.

Time Commitment:

We're looking for help on Saturdays and Sundays, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, for a few hours at a time. Ideal timeframe is middle of the day when boating is busiest (starting around 2pm).

We will take whatever time you can offer this first year! We just ask that you sign up a week in advance so staff know you’re coming.

Volunteer Benefits:

• Enjoy a fun time out on the water!
• Join a hard-working and dedicated team of rangers and property technicians at Jackson Lake.
• Earn hours towards volunteer perks and milestones.
• Feel good about giving back and keeping the public safe and informed.

Interests:

Education - Education and Outreach, Education - Ambassador, Customer Service - Greet and Orient Visitors, Outdoors and Community Science - Boating, General - Ongoing Volunteering

Skills:

Boating, Customer Service or Visitor Information

Places:

Jackson Lake State Park