Summer - Waterfront Director

OVERVIEW:

The Waterfront Director leads daily pool operations, supervises lifeguards and swimmers, enforces safety guidelines, teaches basic swim skills, oversees Free Time and polar bear swims, supports camp programs and devotionals, supervises camp-wide events, and maintains a clean, safe pool area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise waterfront staff to ensure lifeguard attentiveness, safety, and proper breaks
• Provide rescue training and lead water safety orientation for staff
• Coordinate waterfront activities and support rainy-day programming
• Conduct daily safety checks and report maintenance needs
• Maintain safety standards and visibly post waterfront rules
• Oversee pool and equipment maintenance, including chemical levels and backwashing
• Monitor campers during activities and enforce safety procedures
• Teach campers safe waterfront practices and basic swim skills
• Keep waterfront areas clean and organized, including showers and pool deck
• Maintain daily pool records and provide water test results to inspectors
• Assist with camper registration and evening programs
• Maintain clean living quarters and assist with late-night supervision
• Support Salvation Army badge and arts programs as scheduled
• Report property issues to Facilities Manager or Maintenance Crew Chief
• Build relationships with campers and staff to foster a positive experience
• Participate in spiritual formation and model Christ-like behavior
• Assist cabin leaders with camper supervision when pool is not in use
• Report suspected child abuse immediately and follow proper procedures
• Other related duties as required

All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp. You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences are excused only through the Assistant Camp Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 21 years of age (required)
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (required)
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent (preferred)
• Camping experience either as a camper or staff (preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Interest, knowledge, and skills in recreation, programming, and ministry
• General ability to work well with children
• Must be of good moral character
• Must have a personal and growing relationship with the Lord

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push and pull objects and tools
• Ability to swim

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.