Waterfront Director

·         Provide, enforce and maintain the safety standards and regulations of the Aquatic Department.

·         Supervise the aquatic and counseling staff during general swim and boating activities.

·         Responsible for care and upkeep of all waterfront and watercraft equipment.

·         Oversee the instruction of aquatic lessons during class period and take the lead in all camp waterfront and watercraft activities during designated periods.

·         Lead weekly in-service lessons for aquatic staff.

·         Responsible for managing water safety drills on the waterfront.

·         Effectively coordinate the operation of swim checks on opening day.

·         Develop weekly aquatic activity and staffing schedules with Village Directors, Assistant Program Directors and Summer Camp Director.

·         Perform an inventory on all aquatic equipment at the beginning and end of the summer, indicating repair needs.

·         Inform the Summer Director of any events that may affect the overall well being of campers and staff.

·         Maintain a written log of daily incidents and camp-related phone calls.

·         Maintain an open door policy for staff and campers.

·         Perform written evaluations for staff at the end of the summer.

·         Follow all camp policies and procedures.

·         Any other duties assigned that enhance any/all camp programs and the experiences of all campers and participants at YMCA Storer Camps.

EFFECTS ON END RESULT:

The Waterfront Director is part of a staff team that will work together to provide quality camping programs in an environment that fulfills the YMCA’s mission and Core Values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. In addition, this team will also be accountable for working in a manner that will ensure the financial stability, which allows for future growth and development.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to plan, lead and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.