Village Leader - Waterfront

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Longbranch, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Village Leader - Waterfront provides direct supervision of the overall waterfront program and waterfront counselors. As a member of the Resident Camp management team, this role works with other on-site managers to support the successful operation of all camp programming. The position directs and coordinates community swim activities, including youth swim lessons, day camp open swim, and family swim, and facilitates developmentally appropriate activities that promote camper skill and character development.

This is a full-time seasonal position at a residential camp. The role requires living onsite for the duration of employment and typically follows a six-day-on, one-day-off camp workweek, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. Staff generally live in shared cabins with campers or shared staff housing, depending on the position and availability. The hiring rate is $95 per day, increasing to $101 per day for a second season in the same or equivalent job, $107 per day for a third season, and $113 per day for four or more seasons.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle describes its commitment to equity as promoting a culture free from bias and injustice, removing institutional and systemic barriers, and creating equitable and sustainable environments. Employees are responsible for following abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. The role is also responsible for ensuring staff are screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Requirements

• Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Progressive Swim Instructor Certification.
• Current state-approved first aid certification.
• Current state-approved CPR certification.
• First Aid/CPR for the professional rescuer.
• At least two years of waterfront experience.
• Current Lifeguard certification.
• For driving duties: be at least 21 years old and hold a current driver’s license with at least three years of safe driving experience and a driving record that meets or exceeds YMCA standards.
• Driving record may have a maximum of one minor violation and no speeding violation more than 20 mph over the limit.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered if they provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of college.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the Community Swim Program, including youth swim lessons, day camp open swim, and family swim activities.
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate program activities that promote camper skill and character development.
• Lead and assist with waterfront clinics and other all-camp special events.
• Maintain the required staffing ratios of one lifeguard for every 25 campers and one staff person for every 10 campers.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards, including pool chemicals where applicable.
• Take note of individual camper health needs or concerns each day.
• Communicate personal or staff needs to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain the waterfront schedule.
• Schedule and facilitate emergency waterfront drills.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
• Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership for the employee and their household.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed