Waterfront Coordinator

Description

NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2025! Few environments are as special as camp. YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin has over 100 years of camping experience and is located on beautiful Barlow Lake in Middleville, Michigan. Our beautiful, natural setting provides an excellent opportunity for all who visit. We are committed to providing a camp experience rich in tradition centered on our core values, with a Christian emphasis, and allowing all who participate to gain 21st century skills, independence and life long memories.

OUR CULTURE

Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization’s work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Waterfront Coordinator’s main duty is to ensure a safe, smoothly run waterfront area at Camp. They are responsible for the planning and facilitating of all aspects of the Camp Waterfront. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: creating a safe and quality run environment at the waterfront, directing and overseeing any waterfront staff, creating a daily schedule of assignments for waterfront staff and lifeguard certified staff, facilitating the initial assessment of incoming campers, and facilitating lifeguard in-services/training. The Waterfront Coordinator will also be responsible for overseeing the use, facilitation, and maintenance of all watercrafts, waterfront equipment, and docks/grounds. This position requires guarding on the open water with varied visibility outside and in the elements. This is a seasonal position starting in late spring and running through summer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Ensures a safe and quality experience at the waterfront for campers and staff; ensures waterfront programs follow ACA guidelines
• Supervises campers and camp staff, including lifeguards and boat drivers, while at the waterfront by giving them direction, resources, and leadership; and always enforcing aquatic rules and procedures
• Schedules and assign lifeguard certified staff to perform essential functions of all waterfront activities.
• Trains lifeguard certified staff and boat drivers in essential functions of waterfront activities and facilitate weekly in-services.
• Oversees the facilitation of free swim times for all programs (OC, DC, Horse camp).
• Oversees the use of and maintenance of all watercrafts (canoes, kayaks, speedboat, pontoon boat, rescue crafts, and jet ski)
• Assumes the role of health care provider in the absence of the camp nurse and/or health officer.
• Facilitates waterfront emergencies as needed
• Ensures the State of MI health requirements are met for facilitation of the waterfront.
• Maintains all waterfront tools and equipment needed for proper facilitation of programs.
• Assumes the role and duties of a counselor as determined by the Summer Camp Director
• Facilitate the initial assessment of campers swimming skills and create proper buddy tag for all campers.
• Maintains any and all records and paperwork regarding waterfront programs, maintenance, and facilitation.
• Ensures daily setup and prep of all camp boats so that campers are able to start immediately (inflates tubes, sets up tow ropes, gasses up boats, starts blower, etc)
• Maintains and keeps waterfront area, boathouses, and changing rooms free from trash and debris
• Maintains fishing supplies (untangling reels and resetting)
• Facilitates morning daily Polar Bear Swim and Point Swims (these are activities that were done at camp pre-covid, but have not had the staff to facilitate them more than once or twice a week)

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of Camp Manitou-Lin and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

COMPENSATION

• This position is required to live on site, housing is available.
• Meals are provided Sunday - Friday. Staff are allowed to remain on site during the weekends throughout their seasonal employment if they choose. Scheduled time off will be granted each day.
• $100.00 - $120.00 per day; Seasonal; Non -Exempt

BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Individual Membership
• 12% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
• Community Discounts, and more!

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 21 years of age and high school graduate or equivalent
• Documented experience working with children and a desire to work outdoors
• Organizational skills to plan, schedule, and facilitate programs
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision
• Ability to relate to one’s peer group
• Ability to give supervision and guidance to staff
• Ability to lead and/or assist in teaching an activity
• Ability to plan programs and carry them out
• Ability to teach leadership skills
• Ability to teach and role model the Core Values of the YMCA and use of 21st century life skills
• Good character and ability to adapt to camp setting; enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, or equivalent
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification, required within 180 days of hire
• YMCA Swim Instructor Certification, required within 90 days of hire
• First Aid Certification required
• AED Certification required
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
• MI boaters license

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to swim; and occasionally required to swim while supporting up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather elements, and extreme heat.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

TRAVEL

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.

Salary : $100 - $120