Waterfront Director

Summary

The Waterfront Lead oversees all swimming and boating activities, creating a fun and safe water experience. This role guides and directs lifeguards, and maintains all waterfront equipment and facilities. The Waterfront Lead participates in all aspects of camp life, and serves as part of the Program Support Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the waterfront area, including the beach, boat house, docks, swimming raft;  repair as needed or make recommendations for replacement to the Property Manager
• Maintain and provide regular maintenance of all waterfront related equipment and keep in working order; includes rescue equipment, canoes, paddles, PFDs, and motor boats. Inform Program Director of any equipment needs
• Serve as head lifeguard and lead by example in all areas of waterfront safety
• Coordinate and support lifeguards, alongside Assistant Program Directors, ensuring a seamless and efficient operation.
• Supervise Program Support Staff Lifeguard and cabin leaders with Lifeguard certification when assigned to waterfront.
• Lead waterfront orientation for campers and staff each week.
• Supervise and administer swim checks for all staff (during training) and campers each week; make staff aware of camper swimming limitations as appropriate.
• Assign buddy numbers to campers and staff.
• Supervise the waterfront area, ensuring adherence to safety protocols during swimming and other aquatic activities.
• Monitor and maintain the condition of waterfront equipment and facilities.
• Collaborate with the camp team to benefit the overall camp atmosphere.
• Serve as a part of the Program Support Staff, assisting in the dish room, with all camp activities, and with supervision during cabin leader time off 
• Optional opportunity to serve on Day Camps during the summer.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current Lifeguard certification from a nationally recognized body; WSI certification helpful.  
• At least two years of lifeguarding experience and minimum of one year guarding experience in a lakefront setting preferred.
• Proven ability to oversee waterfront safety and equipment maintenance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Physical stamina and emotional stability.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
• Ability to relate to one’s peer group.
• Ability to lead and teach activities.
• Experience or certification in boating and canoeing instruction is helpful.
• 20+ years of age and past camp or other relevant management experience preferred. 

Working Relationships (Internal/External)

• Work alongside other Program Support Staff for program needs.
• Work alongside Cabin Leaders for camper health and safety.
• Work alongside Site Program Director/APDs for registration day.
• Work alongside Property Manager for maintenance needs.

Supervises: Assigned Lifeguards

Hours: N/A

Compensation: 

• Receive accident insurance coverage (Worker Compensation).
• Receive a minimum of $475/week in wages as well as room and board during the dates of your employment.

Supervisor: Assigned Program Director and Assistant Program Director

Classification: Seasonal