Waterfront Director

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Longbranch, WA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Waterfront Director provides direct supervision and oversight of the overall waterfront operation, including activities, scheduling, lifeguard counselor supervision, and equipment inspection and upkeep. The role ensures campers are supervised and safe at all times. The position is based at a seasonal residential camp, requires living onsite, and includes shared, apartment-style staff housing. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This is a full-time seasonal position running from May 31, 2027, through August 25, 2027. It is exempt from minimum-wage and overtime regulations under Washington State law.

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.
• Current lifeguard certification.
• Two or more years of waterfront experience.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively may be considered.

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

• Oversee lifeguards and waterfront programs.
• 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 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 on a daily basis.
• Communicate personal or staff needs to the 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 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

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
• 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.
• Shared, apartment-style staff housing at camp.

What This Job Offers

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