Waterfront Coordinator

Girl Scouts of Utah•Park City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Waterfront Coordinator is a seasonal member of the camp Leadership Team at Camp Cloud Rim and reports to the Camp Director. The role supports Girl Scouts of Utah’s mission by modeling respect, integrity, and service, prioritizing camper well-being, and contributing to a collaborative camp culture. When not managing the waterfront program, the Coordinator assists with general camp operations and other duties as needed. The Coordinator plans, develops, and manages a quality waterfront program for campers. This includes teaching staff waterfront responsibilities, preparing progressive program outlines and lesson plans, evaluating and documenting swimming ability, teaching and enforcing safety rules, and instructing campers in swimming, boating, and water safety. The Coordinator oversees waterfront equipment and setup, maintains safety and cleanliness, completes logs and reports, and ensures the waterfront meets health and safety standards. The position supervises and evaluates Waterfront Specialists (Lifeguards), including scheduling, training, and supporting them. It also carries broader camp leadership responsibilities, such as helping train staff, supervising seasonal staff, addressing conflicts, communicating with parents as needed, supporting camper check-in and check-out, and bringing camp problems to the Camp Director. General camp duties include housekeeping, sanitation, camp-wide activities, meal supervision, and helping campers with basic health and hygiene. The Coordinator follows applicable Girl Scouts of the USA, American Camp Association, and state and local safety standards.

Requirements

Several years of relevant experience.
Must be a council-certified driver, with a clear motor vehicle record, be at least 21 years old, and provide proof of auto insurance and a motor vehicle license.
Must hold or be willing to obtain Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding and First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Small Craft Safety certifications or equivalent credentials.
Must have the knowledge and ability to teach swimming, water safety, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, paddle boating, and wind surfing.
Must possess organizational, leadership, and teaching skills, including the ability to schedule and manage time, resources, and people.
Must have strong decision-making skills and exercise good judgment.
Six weeks of experience in a management or supervisory role is required.
Must possess or be willing to obtain Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or equivalent.
Must have or be willing to obtain a Utah Food Handlers’ Permit.
Must be capable of following directions from Team Leaders, adhering to policies, and following camp procedures.
Must communicate effectively and interactively with campers ages 6–17, including giving clear verbal instructions, listening actively, and responding appropriately to their needs and questions.
Must communicate and engage effectively with adult groups, including providing clear verbal instructions, listening actively, and responding appropriately to questions and feedback.
Must be able to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations, and apply behavior-management techniques.
Must respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
Must complete council-required health forms and documentation for living and working in an outdoor camp setting.
Must be able to bend, move, lift, stock, and carry boxes, program materials, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to walk, stand, and work on feet for up to 12 to 14 hours a day, including walking upwards of 10,000 steps a day on uneven, unpaved, very steep terrain.
Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards related to summer camp activities.
Must be able to swim 550 yards and perform water rescues and other lifeguard duties.

Nice To Haves

Current Red Cross Lifeguard Manager certification is preferred.
Six months of management or supervisory experience is preferred.
Spanish-English bilingual communication skills are valued but not required.
Prior Girl Scout experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Camp Director and leadership team with developing, implementing, evaluating, and administering the overnight camp program.
Help facilitate staff training, lead portions of training, and participate in the closing of camp.
Assist with and lead weekly camper check-in and check-out.
Help transport campers and staff to clinics or other health service facilities.
Supervise a group of seasonal camp staff, address staff or camper conflicts, communicate with parents as needed, and provide consistent staff feedback.
Complete mid-season, end-of-season, weekly, and other required reports; bring camp problems to the Camp Director’s attention.
Plan, develop, and manage a quality waterfront program for campers, including program outlines and progressive lesson plans.
Teach staff their waterfront responsibilities and teach and enforce waterfront safety rules.
Evaluate swimming ability alongside lifeguards and maintain records for staff and campers.
Instruct and facilitate swimming, boating, and water safety, including canoeing, kayaking, sailing, paddle boating, and wind surfing.
Train and monitor proper equipment use, request supplies and equipment when needed, and set up and close down the waterfront area for the season.
Supervise and evaluate Waterfront Specialists (Lifeguards), create their schedules, provide training and support, and facilitate weekly waterfront staff training.
Teach staff to serve as watchers and ensure that safety guidelines are followed.
Manage waterfront health and safety, including stocking the first aid kit, promptly reporting and documenting accidents and incidents, maintaining cleanliness, confirming compliance with health and safety standards, and completing the daily waterfront log.
When not managing the waterfront program, assist with camp housekeeping, sanitation, and care of supplies and equipment.
Support camp-wide programs, workshops, all-camp activities, campfire programs, camper’s choice activities, and flag ceremonies.
Eat meals with campers and supervise cleanup after meals.
Monitor and assist campers with basic health and hygiene, including hydration, eating, sun protection, weather-appropriate clothing, personal hygiene, showering, toileting, and changing clothes; address concerns with campers or the Health Supervisor as needed.
Follow safety guidelines and standards from Girl Scouts of the USA, the American Camp Association, and applicable state and local codes.
Represent Girl Scouts of Utah positively and professionally; collaborate with staff, volunteers, families, community partners, and others; model Girl Scout values; and prioritize meaningful, positive camper experiences.
Perform additional duties as assigned; duties may change according to camp activities and organizational needs.