Waterfront Director - Pleasant Valley Camp for Girls

YMCA of Greater Boston; Pleasant Valley (PA); On-site; USD 1,088,000 - 1,278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discount on specialty programs

Discounted or free family membership

Robust retirement plan up to 10%

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a Waterfront Director for the Pleasant Valley Overnight Camp. You will lead and coordinate waterfront and swimming activities, train instructors, and ensure safety and quality across water programs.

Minimum qualifications include WSI or YMCA swim instructor certification, lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid, and strong staff supervisory skills. A managerial camping background helps in coordinating schedules and equipment, with additional duties as assigned.

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

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate waterfront and swimming activities and maintain standards for a quality program.
• Assist in training instructors at watercraft activities.
• During staff training, set up waterfront area and teach staff their responsibilities in each water activity.
• Teach and monitor proper use of equipment.
• Conduct inventory and storage of equipment.
• Lead in checking equipment and making or filing for repairs.
• Conduct daily safety checks of area and equipment.
• Write and monitor lesson plans to foster campers’ aquatic skills.
• Keep records on all participants and track progress from beginner to advanced levels.
• Oversee award recognition and participation certificates to campers.
• Assist in coordinating specialization with other camp activities.
• Submit orders for equipment and supplies ensuring timely arrival of materials.
• Evaluate current season and suggest improvements for next season.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Water activity management

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Staff training

Safety procedures

Program coordination

Education

Water Safety Instructor

YMCA Progressive Swim Instructor

Lifeguarding

CPR

First Aid

Small craft instructor

Managerial camping experience

Job description

Department: Child Development: Overnight Camp

Location: Pleasant Valley Overnight Camp

Compensation: $460 - $540 / week

Description

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)