Waterfront Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $750 biweekly

Waterfront Director

Summary

The Waterfront Director at Camp DREAM is an Americorps position, responsible for creating a supportive, safe, and fun environment for campers with shared life experiences to explore and express their identities, experience happiness, and establish healthy relationships with their peers. The Waterfront Director lives in a tent with other staff and helps to run the waterfront, as well as other camp activity areas throughout the day. The Waterfront Director is responsible for knowing the whereabouts of each camper under their supervision at all times while on duty and serves as a mentor for youth, helping to nurture the self-esteem, confidence and core values of every camper. Americorps members are expected to work 10 day sessions, with one 30 hour period off; as well as 3 days off between sessions.

Dates : May 31 - August 14

Job Responsibilities

As Waterfront Director, you will spend each afternoon at the Waterfront, supervising different groups of campers along with several lifeguards. You will ensure that lifeguards and campers are maintaining a safe and fun environment during swimming and boating activities.

In the morning, you will work closely with the Program Director to staff waterfront time and help counselors decide the specifics of their waterfront activities for the day. You will also lead at least one morning activity daily, which might not be waterfront related.

The Waterfront Director will function as part of the Leadership Team (LT), attending LT meetings each morning to coordinate with other members of the team and discuss the upcoming day. As a member of the LT, responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

• Attend scheduled meetings and training events, including pre-camp training sessions.
• Share a living / sleeping space with 1-2 other staff.
• Adhere to and ensure enforcement of camp rules and communicate them positively and effectively to participants.
• Lead staff meetings and a Co / Re Group (group of counselors who check in weekly about how the session is going)
• Plan and run evening activities
• Cover for other Leadership Team members on their days off
• Help counselors problem solve, coach counselors through difficult situations and conversations
• Optional for those who have a drivers license) Pick up / drop off counselors and campers in either a personal vehicle or the Camp vans
• You will be viewed as a leader among the team of AmeriCorps members and will be responsible for cultivating an effective, positive environment at Camp DREAM.
• Get to know campers and develop positive, healthy relationships. Maintain appropriate boundaries with campers and follow camp policies regarding disclosure, confidentiality, and social media involvement.
• Interact with and observe campers. Immediately report all injuries and illnesses, regardless of severity, to the Camp Director after the nurses have taken control of the situation.
• Know the scheduled work and rest times. Report to work on time as scheduled.
• Abstain from the use of personal electronic devices, such as tablets or cell phones, during on-duty hours. These devices may be used during time off.
• Perform additional functions or assume additional responsibilities throughout the facility as needed or as requested by the Camp Director and other leadership staff.L
• Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. As part of the Camp community, especially as a member of the Leadership Team, it is likely that the needs of camp will require you to do things that are not on this list. If you have specific questions about this, please contact our team or ask for clarification in your interview.

Description of Camp :

Camp DREAM is a joyfully rambunctious camp! We are a rustic forest environment with minimal electricity and wifi, and no phone reception. You should be able to supervise campers at all times while on duty at camp, which is broadly described in the following :

It is important to remember that by the nature of overnight camp :

Sleeping accommodations include :

Benefits of Serving at Camp DREAM

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

AmeriCorps Term Details and Compensation :

These are PRE-TAX amounts.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (food stamps)

Travel : Staff who meet the driving requirements for DREAM will be expected to assist with camper transportation to and from camp weekly. Drives will be done in pairs, and may be 1-9 hours long. Out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be occasionally expected.

Work environment : This position primarily operates in an outdoor environment with active children and other service members, for extended periods of time, and in all types of weather and environmental factors (heat, cold, wet, etc.). This role will operate occasionally in an office-type environment and may use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee / member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

AAP / EEO Statement : The DREAM Program is an equal opportunity employer and an incorporated 501(c)3 charitable organization. The DREAM Program prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At will employment : The DREAM Program is an at will employer. Employment with The DREAM Program is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or The DREAM Program at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. The policy of employment-at-will may not be modified by any officer or employee.

Salary : $4,500