Head of Waterfront

Ontario Camps Association; Bracebridge; On-site; CAD 4,300 - 5,800; Part time

Job summary

Camp Big Canoe in Bracebridge, ON is seeking a Head of Waterfront to keep our community safe by managing the waterfront area and ensuring waterfront safety is at the heart of everything we do. Responsibilities include leading supervision, coordinating with staff, and upholding camp policies.

Requirements include minimum age 21, excellent communication, and current NLS and Standard First Aid certifications. This seasonal posting runs June 15 to August 31, 2027, with base salary of $5000 plus room

Qualifications

• Must hold current NLS and Standard First Aid Certification
• Experience in pool or waterfront supervision
• Minimum age 21 years

Responsibilities

• Manage the waterfront area and ensure water safety is central to operations
• Lead waterfront supervision and coordinate with camp staff
• Uphold camp policies and guidelines in daily activities

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Community building

Waterfront supervision

Teamwork

Camp operations

Working with children

Job description

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Job Posting

Head of Waterfront

1012 Sherwood Forest Rd
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1X3

Head of Waterfront Job Posting

Employment period: June 15, 2027 – August 31, 2027
Base salary: $5000 + Room & Board
Experience and qualifications may increase the salary.

At Camp Big Canoe our vision is a world where the Spirit of Camp Big Canoe lives on through campers who care for one another and the natural world. We provide a safe, fun, and inclusive experience in nature where children of all backgrounds are free to be themselves as they develop confidence, well-being, and the values to help build a more caring world.

As the Head of Waterfront your role is to keep our community safe by managing the waterfront area and ensuring waterfront safety is at the heart of everything we do at Camp Big Canoe.

Job requirements

• To do what needs to be done
• Minimum age 21 years
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, and has excellent interpersonal skills
• Community building skills
• Experience in pool or waterfront supervision, teamwork, summer camp operations, and working with children
• Mature enough to support and implement the policies and guidelines of the camp staff manual as well as other camp manuals
• Must hold current NLS and Standard First Aid Certification
• Head Guard or Pool/Waterfront Supervisor experience is an asset.