Waterfront Director

Seeds of Peace Camp; Parsonsfield (ME); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals included

Weekly time off

Facilities access

Supportive leadership

Meaningful work

Job summary

West End House Girls Camp on a Maine lake seeks an experienced Waterfront Director to lead a comprehensive water program, organize swim assessments, supervise lifeguard coverage, and mentor a team of 6-8 waterfront staff while ensuring safe, engaging activities for campers.

This seasonal role runs June 10–August 12, 2027, and offers housing, meals, time off, and a supportive camp community. You’ll foster confidence in girls and teach water safety through hands-on learning on the water.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard Training (LGT) certification with CPR/AED, or willingness to obtain before season.
• Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, or willingness to obtain/renew before season.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring young staff.
• Strong swimming ability and capacity to perform water rescues if needed.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct first-day swim assessments for campers.
• Develop and lead a progressive swimming and water safety program.
• Oversee daily waterfront operations including swimming, boating, and recreational activities.
• Ensure lifeguard coverage and buddy/sign-in procedures.
• Supervise all waterfront activities and maintain a safe, organized environment.
• Inspect docks, boats, PFDs, and rescue equipment regularly.
• Maintain and enforce waterfront safety policies and emergency procedures.
• Conduct safety drills and prepare staff for emergencies.
• Train, schedule, coach, and mentor waterfront staff.
• Collaborate with Camp Director to create engaging waterfront experiences.

Skills

Lifeguard Training

CPR/AED

WSI Certification

Staff Supervision

Leadership

Job description

Waterfront Director – West End House Girls Camp
SUMMER 2027 | PARSONSFIELD, MAINE

Make the waterfront the best part of every girl's day.

At West End House Girls Camp, the waterfront is more than a place to swim. It's where girls build confidence, challenge themselves, try something new, and discover what they're capable of. We're looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Waterfront Director to lead our waterfront program, mentor our young staff, and create a safe, fun, and empowering experience for every camper.

THE WATERFRONT YOU'LL LEAD

• A beautiful Maine lake with designated swimming and boating areas.
• Swimming instruction and recreational swim time.
• Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and other waterfront equipment.
• Opportunities for campers to develop swimming skills, water confidence, and boating abilities.
• A waterfront program that balances structured instruction with free swim and recreational activities.
• A new generation of campers ready to jump in, get comfortable in the water, and try something new!

Our approach is about meeting each camper where she is. Some girls arrive as confident swimmers; others may be nervous about putting their faces in the water. Your job is to create an environment where every girl feels supported, encouraged, and proud of her progress. We want campers leaving the waterfront feeling stronger and more confident than when they arrived.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Organize and conduct first-day swim assessments for all campers.
• Develop and lead a progressive swimming and water safety program.
• Oversee daily waterfront operations, including swimming, boating, and recreational activities.
• Ensure appropriate lifeguard coverage and consistent use of buddy and sign-in/sign-out systems.
• Supervise all waterfront activities and maintain a safe, organized environment.
• Inspect docks, boats, personal flotation devices (PFDs), and rescue equipment regularly.
• Maintain and enforce waterfront safety policies and emergency action procedures.
• Conduct regular safety drills and ensure staff are prepared to respond to emergencies.
• Train, schedule, coach, and mentor waterfront staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Camp Director and Program Director to create an engaging waterfront experience.

WHO YOU'LL LEAD

• A team of approximately 6-8 waterfront staff, including young adult counselors.
• Staff who look to you for guidance, training, direction, and leadership in all things waterfront.
• A team that needs a strong role model who can balance high safety standards with enthusiasm and fun.

Mentoring young staff is an important part of this position. We want someone who enjoys teaching, develops leadership in others, and understands that building a strong team is just as important as running a strong program.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Competitive summer stipend (based on experience and qualifications).
• Housing at our beautiful residential camp in Maine.
• Three meals a day in our dining hall.
• Time off each week.
• Access to camp facilities and waterfront during personal time.
• A supportive leadership team and a welcoming camp community.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of girls.

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF

• You love being on the water and sharing that enthusiasm with others.
• You are an organized, confident leader who takes safety seriously.
• You enjoy teaching and encouraging young people with different abilities and comfort levels.
• You understand that patience and positive reinforcement can make all the difference to a nervous swimmer.
• You enjoy mentoring young adults and helping them grow as counselors and leaders.
• You are flexible, collaborative, and able to adapt when the unexpected happens.
• You believe every girl deserves the opportunity to feel capable, confident, and included.

At West End House, we believe in helping girls discover their strengths. Sometimes that happens around a campfire, sometimes on a hiking trail, and sometimes when a girl finally swims across the lake on her own. You'll help make those moments happen.

SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY

• Every camper is accounted for through swim assessments, buddy systems, and sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Appropriate lifeguard supervision is maintained at all times.
• Waterfront equipment is inspected and maintained regularly.
• All staff complete required background checks.
• Mandatory reporter training is provided.
• We follow applicable Maine youth camp regulations and safety requirements.
• The Waterfront Director is responsible for maintaining and implementing waterfront emergency procedures.

SEASON & KEY REQUIREMENTS

Season: June 10 – August 12, 2027 (anticipated)

You must have:

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Current Lifeguard Training (LGT) certification, including CPR/AED or we can train pre season.
• Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, or willingness to obtain/renew qualifications before the season.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring young staff.
• Strong swimming ability and the physical capacity to perform a water rescue if needed.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

A STRONG PLUS:

• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification.
• Experience teaching swim lessons.
• Boating experience and familiarity with waterfront equipment.
• Experience working in a residential summer camp environment.

Come spend your summer on a Maine lake doing meaningful work, leading a great team, and helping girls discover what they're capable of.

West End House Girls Camp is a small, intentionally supportive residential summer camp where relationships matter, community matters, and every camper matters.

We'd love to have you join our team!