2026 - YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake Waterfront Coordinator

YMCA of Northern Colorado • Boulder, CO

59d • Onsite

About The Position

The Waterfront Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing high quality and fun experiences through our expansive waterfront programming. This planning and programmatic expert is expected to execute safe, high-quality programming on our water obstacle courses, paddling, and fishing programs. They lead our waterfront instructor staff team of up to 12 instructors who lifeguard, supervise and lead group activities. Above all this team maintains safety on and off the water.

Requirements

• 18+ years old.
• Previous lifeguard certification required, including lake or waterfront experience.
• 1-2 years of experience with youth programs required.
• Completion of: CPR/AED, medication administration delegation, bloodborne pathogens, child abuse prevention, staff orientation. (We provide this as part of staff training).
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, develops, and schedules a team of 10-12 waterfront instructors. Reviews and evaluates staff performance and effectiveness.
• Supervises resident and day campers, including water obstacle courses and paddling programs, to meet the needs of the camp community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Reports directly to the Day Camp Director.
• Collaborates and works with other coordinators and staff members as needed.
• Oversees the use of all waterfront equipment, including inventory, and reports any defective equipment or maintenance needs to their supervisor.
• Lives in glamping tent or cabin accommodations, including with camp counselors and campers as needed to provide ratio.
• Assists with other programming, including all-camp activities and mealtimes, as needed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers under their supervision, including maintaining appropriate staff to camper ratios as required.
• Maintain a professional presence for YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake through appropriate staff and camper interactions and adheres to associations and camps codes of conduct.
• Attends all scheduled bus chaperone assignments on check-in and check-out days.
• Attends all required staff meetings on time.
• Adheres to program standards and expectations including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Models’ relationship-building skills for campers and staff.
• Problem solves, communicates, and documents camper behavioral issues as they arise, and passes them off to leadership staff members as needed.
• Incorporate the mission, philosophy, and 5 core values of the YMCA of Northern Colorado in all communication with participants and staff-members.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• (10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership
• (10+ hours/week) Program discounts
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time
• Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed