Waterfront Director - YMCA Camp Hi-Rock - Central Connecticut Coast YMCA : Job Details

DescriptionThe Waterfront Director will oversee all staff, campers, activities, equipment, and facilities that are at the waterfront area or in the lake, except for those related to waterskiing. The Waterfront Director will provide a safe and nurturing environment for everyone and will be actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively participate in and lead portions of Administrative Staff Training and All Staff Training.
• Schedule and oversee all waterfront activities including swimming, boating, and beach activities.
• Inform the Intervention Specialist and/or Camping Director of any camper or staff problems, issues, or concerns.
• Ensure staff are enforcing and following all rules and are fulfilling all of their assigned duties.
• Formally evaluate Assistant Waterfront Director twice during the season and assist in setting and meeting goals.
• Formally evaluate and classify the swimming abilities of every camper and staff member.
• Correct and document, as necessary, situations that endanger the emotional or physical safety of any person.
• Ensure waterfront area, facility, and equipment is kept clean, safe, and secure on a daily basis.
• Assume responsibility for all Lost and Found items at waterfront.
• Complete or submit requests for repairs for any equipment and keep an inventory of all supplies.
• Coordinate with other Directors, Day Camp Staff, and Adventure Leaders to facilitate special events.
• Approve all lesson plans, monitor teaching quality, and actively aid staff in becoming better instructors.
• Participate in Administrator On Duty and night activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate and teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
• Follow all camp rules and regulations and enforce them among peers.
• Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
• Submit all required paperwork and an End of the Year Report on time.
• Perform other duties and provide unit coverage as assigned.

Requirements

• Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and one's peers outdoors
• Prior camp experience as a program or administrative staff member
• Prior training and experience as an aquatic activities administrator
• Ability to create, schedule, organize, and implement an experiential leadership program
• Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable
• At least 21 years old, valid driver's license, and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to communicate, supervise, and work with assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instructions.
• Abilities to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to aquatic and land based emergencies and situations requiring first aid.
• Physical ability to evaluate and train staff and campers on skills to be performed to meet established camp guidelines.
• Ability to live on site for the duration of the season.