Assistant Waterfront Director, Lake Rickabear Summer Camp

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey•Kinnelon, NJ

3d•$130 - $140•Onsite

About The Position

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment! Lake Rickabear Day Camp sits on 332 acres of land including a beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake, perfect for swimming, pedal boating, paddle boarding, and row boating. The Assistant Waterfront Director will assist the Waterfront Director in all aspects of managing the lake and aquatics education program.

Responsibilities

Assist the Waterfront Director to enforce all safety rules and regulations of the waterfront in line with Girl Scouts, ACA, ARC, and NJ Youth Camp standards
Attend pre-camp training
Assist in training, directing, and assisting in supervising waterfront staff and organizing waterfront programs
Communicate with Waterfront Director about problems, changes, and make suggestions related to waterfront activities and personnel problems/changes
Integrate waterfront activities with unit plans and other specialized camp events
Document and diligently report any health and welfare concerns to the Camp Health Supervisor
Maintain proper camper-staff ratios according to outlined standards
Conduct opening and closing site inspection of equipment, life jackets, caps, buddy system, and swimming records
Manage care and use of all waterfront equipment and arrange necessary repairs
Collaborate with Waterfront and Program Directors to plan and conduct special waterfront events
Assist in conducting weekly lost swimmer rescue drills, in-service training, and staff meetings
Take pre- and post-camp inventory of all waterfront equipment, providing Camp Director with requests
Maintain cleanliness and order of waterfront and surrounding areas
Follow guidelines of the American Red Cross in swimming and boating instruction procedures
Maintain alertness for campers and staff in the water and their needs
Must be able to lead by example when teaching swimming lessons, lifeguarding and leading activities
Report any waterfront concerns to the Waterfront Director
Rotate lifeguards according to Waterfront Director’s discretion and expertise.
Carry out assignments as directed by Waterfront Director
Maintain cleanliness of pool, equipment, and surrounding areas
Assist Waterfront and Program Directors with implementation of rainy-day programs
Learn and perform emergency procedures effectively
Maintain current American Red Cross swimming skill requirements, certification requirements, and documentation of related activities
Promote high camper and staff morale
Assist in writing and submitting a seasonal report of waterfront area and activities
Understand and practice waterfront procedures, health, and safety
Must be able to stay and sleep over for at least one out of the three overnights
Must be able to stay at camp until the end of campfire for the overnights even if not staying for the overnight
Perform other duties as assigned