What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waterfront Director position at Agassiz Village?
Spend your summer on the water in Maine!
Agassiz Village is looking for an experienced lifeguard with strong leadership skills to manage our waterfront programs. With boating, swimming, and more happening along our 2 miles of lakefront, there is plenty to keep the program exciting for everyone. If you love the water and love kids even more, read on for more information.
Responsibilities:
The Agassiz Village Waterfront Director will plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program by:
- Supervising a team of 6-7 lifeguards, ensuring all LGs adhere to Agassiz Village policies and standard lakefront safety procedures.
- Managing all water activities, equipment, and facilities.
- Providing leadership to 150 campers each week through a progressive program of skills-based learning.
- Delivering safe and creative swim and watercraft program activities.
- Coordinating with the Program Director, and any other staff to facilitate special events on the waterfront including Olympics event that has various water activities and challenges.
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least three years of training and lifeguard experience in waterfront activities.
- At least 23 years old, valid driver’s license, and an acceptable driving record
- Certification or availability to obtain certification as LGI and WSI.
- Current Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to participate in the course offered at camp.
Contract Dates: June 9, 2025– August 8, 2025. This position is required to live on site at 71 Agassiz Village Ln. Poland, ME 04274
Designated Supervisor: Camp Director
About Agassiz Village:
Agassiz Village is a nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to “prepare youth for life’s journey.” Through our exceptional summer camp experience and year-long programming, youth develop and practice critical leadership and life-shaping skills that positively impact their futures. For 86 years, children from under-resourced communities in New England have come to our 330-acre lakefront overnight camp in Poland, Maine to experience unique learning opportunities, be challenged to discover interests, uncover new skills, make lifetime friendships, and connect with inspiring mentors. In addition, teens in our year-round program are supported to graduate high-school and prepare to be career/college ready.
Our Staff Culture: We work hard to establish a collaborative and positive community where we treat one another with kindness, understanding, and give one another the benefit of doubt. We celebrate new ideas, encourage making mistakes and trying again, and emphasize effort rather than perfection. At Agassiz Village, performing well at your job means also contributing positively to our team and environment. We teach our campers how to be compassionate, how to build connections, help them to build their confidence, and help them to bounce back when things don’t go their way. That means that we need to be strong role models of these qualities as well. Most of all, we emphasize constant growth and improvement and are always striving to find a better way to do what we do.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $2,400.00 - $2,600.00 per month
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,400 - $2,600
