Waterfront Coordinator - Camp Shady Brook
About The Position
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Waterfront Coordinator will manage a safe and positive experience for campers at Kiwanis Lake. The Waterfront Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all aquatic programs. The Waterfront Coordinator will manage and supervise a staff of up to 15 lifeguards and is responsible for ensuring that all YMCA Camp Shady Brook Waterfront Standards are strictly enforced. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Requirements
- Minimum 21 years of age
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Previous waterfront or pool experience as a lifeguard
- Prior experience with youth or family programming.
- Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification
- Complete Hazardous Communications, Harassment Prevention, Blood-borne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training and attend Living Our Cause/Engaging our members at time of hire
- Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer every year
- Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years
- Blood-borne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year
- Ability to visually observe children and intervene when the safety of a participant could be compromised.
- Ability to physically move with participants to hike, walk, stand, bend and lift comfortably over the course of a day.
- Mentally and visually alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents.
- Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR, Oxygen and First Aid effectively.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a waterfront program including canoeing, kayaking, standup paddle boarding, fishing, and swimming.
- Train, supervise, and schedule all lifeguards, including weekly in-services for lifeguards.
- Train the summer staff and campers in proper waterfront procedures and practices.
- Evaluate swimming abilities of staff and campers through swim assessments.
- Assume responsibility for the health/welfare of campers entrusted to them.
- Keep accurate records of both waterfront usage, equipment logs, and camper/staff swimming ability.
- Implement a test, mark, protect system that meets or exceeds ACA and state standards.
- Coordinate all waterfront rescue procedures in accordance with the camp’s Waterfront Emergency Action Plan and industry standards.
- Check and appropriately log equipment regularly and coordinate for repairs as needed
- Immediately report any safety, health or equipment maintenance problems to the Associate Executive Director upon discovery.
- Maintain inventory of necessary equipment/supplies, and inform Associate Executive Director of needed supplies in a timely fashion.
- Act as a positive role model for campers and other staff, demonstrating the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in the performance of job duties.
- Prepare for, assist in leading, and actively participate in staff training and staff meetings.
- Participate in and lead waterfront emergency drills as directed.
- Facilitate regular buddy checks to ensure safety of swimmers.
- May be called upon to live with a cabin group or to assist counselors with a cabin group.
- Will work stay over weekends as assigned.
- Play an active role in all camp activities
- Evaluate current season, make suggestions, and create a Waterfront manual for the following season.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
