Camp Waterfront Director

Do you enjoy working outdoors and ensuring aquatic safety for children? If so, consider applying to join our Camp Lowe summer team!
Camp Description
Outdoor Day Camp on a lake w/cabins
Job Description

If you are chosen as our candidate, you will be expected to supervise the waterfront at camp--being responsible for the waterfront safety and overall supervision of teaching of YMCA swimming lessons, guarding of free swimming, and the leading of boating (canoeing); The position requires pre-camp training held in June and the position runs for the duration of camp from late June to late August.

Qualifications
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must have 2 months prior experience in supervisory role at a similar aquatics’ facility and/or verification in aquatics management/supervision
  • Current Lifeguard Training from a nationally recognized organization
  • Current CPR Training for the professional rescuer/healthcare provider by a nationally recognized organization
  • Must have First Aid Training from a nationally recognized organization
  • Water Safety & Swimming Instructor (WSI) from a nationally recognized organization (preferably American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor) which includes both Swim instruction for all ages and swim and Basic Water Safety/Rescue Instruction levels.
Essential Functions
  • At all times, display: Enthusiasm, acceptance, sensitivity, patience, and self-control.
  • Plan and implement daily lessons and free swims.
  • Instructors must be in the water for every swim lesson.
  • Help plan camp-wide activities.
  • Assist other camping staff when needed.
  • Attend all staff trainings, meetings, and Family Nights.
  • Ensure the safety of campers and staff while in the waterfront areas.
  • Prepare, maintain, and breakdown the beach/swim areas daily.
  • Maintain equipment and property.
  • Develop progressive swim programs for all abilities.
  • Supervise boating programs.
  • Alert Camp Director of any dangerous situations.
  • Abide by all rules, policies, and procedures established by the Tri Community Branch YMCA in the Staff Handbook, and elsewhere as directed by YMCA Administration – including internet / cell phone policy.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.
  • Represent the YMCA and the community both on and off the clock.
  • Set Face-Book, Twitter, Tumbler accounts etc., to Private and refrain from having any internet communication with program participants / staff under the age of 18.
Required Certifications
  • Current Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized organization 
  • Current Water Safety & Swimming Instructor (WSI) Certification from a nationally recognized organization 
  • Current CPR & First Aid Certification for the professional rescuer/healthcare provider by a nationally recognized organization