Do you enjoy working outdoors and ensuring aquatic safety for children? If so, come join our team for summer camp at Camp Blanchard!

Camp Description

Outdoor Day Camp on a lake with cabins

Job Description

If you are chosen as our candidate, you will be expected to supervise the waterfront at camp--being responsible for the waterfront safety and overall supervision of teaching of YMCA swimming lessons, guarding of free swimming, and the leading of boating (canoeing); The position requires pre-camp training held in June and the position runs for the duration of camp from late June to late August.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have 2 months prior experience in supervisory role at a similar aquatics’ facility and/or verification in aquatics management/supervision
• Current Lifeguard Training from a nationally recognized organization
• Current CPR Training for the professional rescuer/healthcare provider by a nationally recognized organization
• Must have First Aid Training from a nationally recognized organization
• Water Safety & Swimming Instructor (WSI) from a nationally recognized organization (preferably American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor) which includes both Swim instruction for all ages and swim and Basic Water Safety/Rescue Instruction levels.

Essential Functions

• At all times, display: Enthusiasm, acceptance, sensitivity, patience, and self-control.
• Plan and implement daily lessons and free swims.
• Instructors must be in the water for every swim lesson.
• Help plan camp-wide activities.
• Assist other camping staff when needed.
• Attend all staff trainings, meetings, and Family Nights.
• Ensure the safety of campers and staff while in the waterfront areas.
• Prepare, maintain, and breakdown the beach/swim areas daily.
• Maintain equipment and property.
• Develop progressive swim programs for all abilities.
• Supervise boating programs.
• Alert Camp Director of any dangerous situations.
• Abide by all rules, policies, and procedures established by the Tri Community Branch YMCA in the Staff Handbook, and elsewhere as directed by YMCA Administration - including internet / cell phone policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.
• Represent the YMCA and the community both on and off the clock.
• Set Face-Book, Twitter, Tumbler accounts etc., to Private and refrain from having any internet communication with program participants / staff under the age of 18.

Required Certifications

• Current Lifeguard certification from a nationally recognized organization
• Current CPR certification for professional rescuer/healthcare provider by a nationally recognized organization
• Current First Aid certification from a nationally recognized organization
• Current Water Safety & Swimming Instructor (WSI) from a nationally recognized organization