Waterfront Director

Summer Camp Waterfront Director
Salary: $4,000 
 

Minimum Qualifications:
• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to share your faith with others
• College student or at least 21 years of age
• Training and experience in waterfront activities and management (at least one year)
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED and Waterfront Skills certification • WSI (Water Safety Instruction) certification
• Ability to schedule and 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

General Responsibilities: To plan, direct, and supervise Star Lake camp’s waterfront program.
1. Involvement in the total camp program with willingness to help in all areas as needed, including dining room, campfire programs, children with problems, evening programs, etc.
2. Promote observance of the spiritual emphasis of the program and the moral and ethical code affecting campers and staff.
3. Attend and contribute at staff meetings.
4. Responsible for sharing with the Camp Directors all matters of concern relating to the total welfare of the camp.
5. Responsible to observe set curfew
 

Specific Responsibilities
1. Set up waterfront area during Full Staff Development.
2. Teach staff their responsibilities in activity during staff training.
3. Teach and monitor proper use of equipment.
4. Check equipment and make (or file for) repairs.
5. Conduct initial and end-of-season inventory, and store equipment for safety.
6. Conduct daily check of waterfront area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
7. Write (with help of activity assistants) and check all lesson plans to make sure they foster participants’ aquatic skills.
8. Keep records on all participants; help them progress from beginner to advanced levels.
9. Award recognition and participation certificates to campers, when earned.
10. Evaluate aquatics abilities of staff and campers.
11. Work in partnership with the Program Director to plan special events as part of total camp program. (i.e. Water Olympics).
12. Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials.
13. Assist in packing all materials and supplies at end of season.
14. Initiate a well-supervised water safety program in keeping with the American Red Cross, NJ State Health Department and American Camping Association standards.
15. Develop and operate a well-planned program of instruction in swimming and small crafts (boating, canoeing, etc.).
16. Test and classify swimming abilities of camp staff and campers. Utilize staff abilities to the best advantage with the waterfront program in swimming, life saving, emergency procedures, canoeing, boating, etc.
17. Develop regular exercise program for waterfront staff.
18. Develop strategy for missing camper plan on the waterfront.
19. Supervise camp staff carrying out instructions and lifeguard duties during swim periods and serving as instructors in canoeing and boating.
20. Develop and implement time and day off schedules for all waterfront personnel insuring proper supervision (lifeguard to swimmer ratios) always.
21. Write an evaluative brief at the end of each session to include areas of concern for next camping session/season. Make recommendations for equipment, supplies, and program.
 

Additional Responsibilities
1. Aid and support to all program areas as assigned.
2. Assist with the planning, preparation, and implementation of the evening programs as requested by Program Director.
3. Assist with preparation of tabernacle and other buildings for opening and closing days, Sundays, and other special programs. Preparation includes cleaning, moving chairs, sweeping, and vacuuming.
4. Sit at camper overflow tables or monitor bathrooms in the dining hall as assigned on a rotating basis.
5. Assist with the registration and departure of campers.
6. Take part in evening programs as assigned by Program Director.
7. Arrive at least ten minutes early to scheduled activity periods, evening programs, evening
recreation, meetings, etc., to assist or lead in set-up or preparation of programs.
8. Attend and participate in daily program staff meetings.
 

Staff Responsibilities
1. Clean living area daily.
2. Work as a team player.
3. Committed to the development of campers spiritually, physically, educationally, emotionally, and socially.
4. Willing to work with all staff members regardless of their positions.
5. Maintain a high level of interaction with campers and staff.
6. Be a constructive member of the staff contributing in every way possible to the health, harmony, and happiness of the Star Lake Camp family.
7. Pray that each camper comes to know Christ as Savior.
8. Attend weekly staff Bible studies. These take place one evening per session.
9. Attend Sunday morning staff worship.
10. Voice criticisms to the Camp Director first.
11. Be in accord with camp aims and policies, being loyal to camp always.
12. Assist where needed for the benefit of the campers and the smooth operation of the camp.
13. Respond positively to the direction of the Program Director when he/she makes schedule changes.
 

Essential Responsibilities
1. Ability to participate fully in the total camp program*.
2. Ability to communicate and work with groups of various ages and skills levels, and provide necessary instruction to campers and/or staff.
3. Physical ability to respond appropriately and quickly to situations requiring first aid.
4. Cognitive and communicative abilities to plan and conduct activities that achieve camper development objectives.
5. Ability to identify and respond to hazards. Must be able to assist campers in emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
 

- These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required.
 

*Please note that full participation means that although you may not have an assigned responsibility you are required to attend and participate in the various daily programs of camp, such as evening programs, camper worship, cabin devotions, etc…
 

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