Position Description – Water Front Director

Objective or Purpose:

To provide a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience for campers and staff.

Qualifications:

• minimum 18 years of age
• minimum 4 years of experience
• holds a current Lifesaving Society  Bronze Cross or greater award, and must bring a copy of qualification to be posted in the boathouse
• experience with canoes and kayaks
• experience with waterfront (lakeside)

Time Commitment:

• 12 day camp – 2 precamp training days and 10 camper days, including clean-up
• June weekend training
• Any in-city training, conducted by Camp Committee

Duties:

• attends pre-camp training sessions, and leads session on waterfront procedures
• ensures that swimming area is properly marked in accordance with provincial health regulations
• directs aquatic activities at the waterfront
• participates in all camp activities
• gives attention to life guarding while on duty
• tests camper and staff swimming ability
• provides lessons to all who desire
• checks safety equipment for safety and wear and tear as required
• report any damage or breakages to the Business Manager
• has complete control over all campers and staff while on waterfront
• directs buddy system
• reports any damage or breakage of equipment to business manager
• teaches proper safety and use of canoes and kayaks
• seeks assistance from other staff when needed
• ensures the first aid kit is properly stocked and keeps track of supplies needed and what has been used
• follows emergency waterfront procedures
• contacts waterfront assistants prior to precamp to discuss games and waterfront theme days, regatta
• completes reports due to injuries and accidents
• has a resource of waterfront activities to be used during swim times or on rainy days
• provides programming during inclement weather
• stays for cleanup of own sleeping quarters and boathouse
• inventory of all waterfront equipment should be completed at the beginning of first camp as well as at the end of each camp session
• ensures the waterfront is cleaned up and secured each night, in between camps and at the close of the second session of camp
• is familiar with Ontario Regulation 242/84 or the most current regulation for regulation for recreational camps

Reporting to: Camp Director, Camp Committee