Waterfront Coordinator (Summer 2027)

Camp Greenville; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Greenville seeks a Waterfront Coordinator to lead our waterfront and lifeguard team, ensuring a safe, fun environment for campers.

You will own waterfront operations, supervise staff, and implement safe programming with a strong focus on ongoing training and supervision.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification required or within last 2 years and willing to recertify (American Red Cross).
• CPR/First Aid certification required as part of lifeguard certification.
• Experience managing lifeguards and waterfront setting.
• Must be at least 21 years old by June 2022 (as stated in ad).

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of campers and staff at the waterfront.
• Plan, direct, and supervise a safe waterfront program.
• Train staff, maintain equipment, and manage supervision and safety.
• Coordinate bi-weekly in-service for lifeguards and key staff; camper waterfront check-in.
• Support cabin staff when not in program area; fill in for cabin leaders as needed.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR/First Aid

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Come join us on the Mountain! Located on 1400 acres on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, camp has some of the most beautiful views of any camp in the country. Share in the beauty and traditions that has made Camp Greenville a special place for over 100 years. You can be part of a dynamic team making an impact on all that we serve.

Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912 that hosts boys and girls from throughout the region and the world for summer camps, retreats and specialty camps. You will get to experience what the great outdoors of Western North Carolina and South Carolina have to offer.

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to fulfill the role of Waterfront Coordinator. This person will serve as the leader of our waterfront and all activities there, accept the ownership of running a waterfront efficiently, and guide our team of lifeguards in facilitating a safe and fun environment.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining safety of campers and staff while at the waterfront
• Follow all operation procedures and standards given
• Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program
• Train staff, maintain equipment and manage supervision and safety.
• Coordinates bi-weekly in-service for lifeguards and key staff as well as camper waterfront check in.
• Support cabin leader staff when not in program area and fill in for cabin leaders at times.
• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.
• Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind at all times.
• Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally, emotionally, and physically, during their time at camp
• Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old by June 20227.
• Deep WaterCurrently Lifeguard Certified or held a certification within the last 2 years and willing to recertify (American Red Cross).
• CPR/First Aid Certified a part of the lifeguard certification.
• Management of lifeguards/waterfront setting.

Preferred:

• Experience lifeguarding in a waterfront/lake setting.