Camp is looking for a driven individual to join our team in the role of Waterfront Director.

 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 

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 

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: