Position Description – Water Front Assistant

Objective or Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

• minimum 17 years of age
• holds a current Bronze Cross or equivalent, and must bring a copy of qualification to be posted in the boathouse
• experience with canoes and kayaks
• experience with waterfront

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
• supervises aquatic activities at the waterfront
• participates in all camp activities
• gives attention to life guarding while on duty
• assists in testing camper and staff swimming ability
• provides lessons to all who desire
• assists with directing buddy system
• reports any damage or breakage of equipment to waterfront director
• teaches proper safety and use of canoes and kayaks
• follows emergency waterfront procedures
• daily cleanup of boathouse and surrounding areas
• 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
• checks safety equipment for safety and wear and tear as required

Reporting to: Waterfront Director, Camp Director