Waterfront Programs Lead — Seasonal with Room & Board

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring a Waterfront Specialist for Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA. The role involves supervising and delivering waterfront programs, overseeing boating instructors and lifeguards, and coordinating with leadership to execute the camp's overall plan.

The position is seasonal with up to 40 hours per week, offering room and board. Applicants must meet safety certifications, possess a boating license by start of training, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• One season or more of camp experience.
• Preferred: boating teaching or two years of boating experience.
• Positive attitude and experience with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of program activities and equipment setup; ability to instruct age-appropriate techniques.
• Ability to pass Small Craft Safety validation on start.
• Current ARC Basic Water Rescue or YMCA Lifeguard/Red Cross Lifeguard cert, or ability to obtain during training.
• Washington State Boaters’ License needed by start of training.
• Background and reference checks per WA Fair Chance Act.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive environment.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate waterfront programming for Overnight Camp and visiting groups.
• Monitor waterfront equipment and supplies; repair and resupply as needed.
• Coordinate with Assistant Camp Director of Programs to ensure quality of programming.
• Coordinate with leadership staff to implement the overall camp program.
• Plan, facilitate, and support evening programming with setup, teardown, supervision.
• Add creativity to camp programs with camp directors and staff.
• On-duty responsibilities including meals, lineups, snacks, lock-up as agreed.
• Serve as cabin counselor when coverage is needed.
• 40 hours/week with Saturdays and Sundays off.
• Potential internal path to year-round, full or part-time roles.
• Build lasting connections and employment experience.
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours per 40 hours worked.

Skills

Camp experience

Water safety certification

Boating instruction

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Small Craft Safety verification

Tools

Small Craft Safety verification

Job description

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring a Waterfront Specialist for Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA. The role involves supervising and delivering waterfront programs, overseeing boating instructors and lifeguards, and coordinating with leadership to execute the camp's overall plan.

The position is seasonal with up to 40 hours per week, offering room and board. Applicants must meet safety certifications, possess a boating license by start of training, and pass background checks.