Seasonal - Aquatics Coordinator - Greenland Point 4H Learning Center
About The Position
Looking for a job that combines teaching, adventure, and the outdoors? Spend your season at Greenland Point 4-H Learning Center, leading youth in environmental education, canoe trips, campfires, and community building. You’ll gain real-world experience, build leadership skills, and make lasting memories all while working in one of Maine’s most beautiful outdoor classrooms. Statement of the Job: You will work closely with the Camp Directors to direct the daily operations of the camp waterfront assuring the safety of campers and staff. Being available at the waterfront when the swimming area is open, assure the proper camper/lifeguard ratios are met, assure staff and campers abide by camp rules and state regulations, facilitate camper swim challenges each week, and more. When not at the waterfront, you will assist with other aspects of camp operations including camper supervision, teaching camper lessons, and more. About Greenland Point 4-H Learning Center: The 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Greenland Point provides environmentally focused programming for Maine youth through summer camp and school programs. These programs are designed to inspire outdoor fun, practical woods-wise skills, and hands-on conservation education. Participants may learn a new outdoor skill or activity that will increase their awareness and understanding of ways that we can live fulfilling lives and make sound choices while doing the things that we enjoy. Through these programs, our mission is to teach youth to be effective and caring citizens through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences.
Requirements
- You need a High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
- Have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and willingness to drive 12 passenger vans. This camp is licensed by the State of Maine. You must meet the State of Maine requirement for driving vehicles, "Drivers of vehicles carrying campers must be at least 21 years of age and be approved by the camp’s auto liability insurer’s agent."
- You need to hold a Waterfront Lifeguard certification OR be willing to take training (camp will provide training)
- You have the ability to work with a diverse groups of youth and adults
- With or without accommodation, you have the ability to travel outdoors over various terrain, responding efficiently in the event of an emergency
- You have the ability to lead groups in various outdoor environments
Nice To Haves
- You can demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills in all aspects of outdoor camp programming.
- You have a genuine motivation to work with children in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting where every day is an adventure.
- You demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all campers during outdoor programming
Responsibilities
- Direct the daily operations of the camp waterfront assuring the safety of campers and staff.
- Be available at the waterfront when the swimming area is open
- Assure the proper camper/lifeguard ratios are met
- Assure staff and campers abide by camp rules and state regulations
- Facilitate camper swim challenges each week
- Assist with other aspects of camp operations including camper supervision
- Teaching camper lessons
Benefits
- paid training
- paid in bi-weekly installments
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
