Job Description

Overnight Camp- Water Front Director

Department: Child Development: Overnight Camp

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Pleasant Valley Overnight Camp

Reporting To: Elizabeth Dales

Compensation: $460.00 - $540.00 / hour

Camp is looking for a driven individual to join our team in the role of Waterfront Director.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibility:
Teach and help coordinate camp’s waterfront and swimming activities and help maintain
standards that lead to a quality program. Assist in the training of instructors at all watercraft activities.

Specific Responsibilities:
• During staff training, work with Program Director to set up waterfront area and teach staff their
responsibilities in each water activity
• Teach and monitor proper use of equipment
• Conduct initial and end-of-session inventory, storing, and keeping equipment in good condition
• Lead in checking equipment and making or filing for repairs
• Conduct daily check of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair
• Write and monitor the use of lesson plans that foster participants’ aquatic skills
• Keep records on all participants; help them progress from beginner to advanced levels
• Oversee award recognition and participation certificates to campers, when earned
• Assist in coordinating specialization with other camp activities
• Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed ensuring timely arrival of materials
• Evaluate current season and make suggestions for the following season
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:
• Ability to communicate and work with groups of various age and skill levels, and provide necessary instruction to
campers
• Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and
emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid
• Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct the activity to achieve camper development objectives

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have the ability to plan, coordinate, and direct diverse water activities and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Current Water Safety Instructor or YMCA Progressive Swim Instructor certification
• Current Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications
• Current small craft instructor’s certification
• Organized camping experience on a managerial level
• Ability to supervise staff
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors
• Ability to relate to one’s peer group
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
• Belief in camper-camp-self
• Ability to drive camp vehicles or willingness to learn

Benefits

Why work at the Y? The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• A healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)