Waterfront Director

The Waterfront Director is a key member of the Camp Seneca Lake (CSL) Leadership\n \nTeam each summer. Overseeing all programming, operations, and safety at the CSL\n \nWaterfront, the Waterfront Director plays a pivotal role in the delivery of one of CSL's\n \nsignature program areas.\n \nThe Waterfront Director is responsible for leading their staff in implementing a\n \ncurriculum that includes both daily activity periods and more in-depth "Hobby"\n \nexperiences at CSL. The Waterfront Director must demonstrate sound judgment and\n \nestablish a nurturing and safe environment for all campers, SITs (staff in training), and\n \nstaff.\n \nThe Waterfront Director will work directly with the Waterfront specialists and in\n \npartnership with all staff, and report directly to the Assistant Director of Programming\n \nand Logistics.\n \nThe Waterfront Director must be experienced in camp or waterfront programming and\n \nchild supervision. The best Waterfront Directors are education focused, dependable, and\n \nflexible. 21+ years old preferred.\n \nAs a member of the Leadership Team, the Waterfront Director is expected to take on\n \nadditional responsibilities beyond the Waterfront including (but not limited to) attending\n \nLeadership Staff Orientation and ongoing Leadership team meetings, serving as On Duty\n \nstaff in the evenings, driving for camp as needed/required for your role, participating in\n \nemergency response plans. Private housing with a shared bathroom is included, along\n \nwith three meals and plentiful snacks each day.\n \nProgram Responsibilities\n\n Working in collaboration with other Waterfront staff and Assistant Director of Programming and Logistics, to plan, execute and create daily and specialty programming for all campers at Camp Seneca Lake.\n Facilitating daily activity periods for campers aged 8-15 years old focusing on skill-building in sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, canoeing, kayaking, and SUPing.\n Supervise 7-10 staff members and Staff in Training.\n Be punctual to all programs and meetings\n Be responsible for the proper use of equipment and supplies at each activity\n Take lead in maintaining powerboats and sailboats - support from our maintenance and facilities team is available.\n Must be certified or willing to gain certification in all relevant areas ( Lifeguarding and Safe Powerboat Handling).\n \nMinimum Qualifications:\n \nResponsibilities & Expectations\n\n Be responsible for the general health and safety of their assigned campers\n Establish an atmosphere in which campers feel secure, happy, and part of the group\n Supervise campers under their immediate care at all time\n Make sure their campers adhere to camp rules\n Set a good example in all areas of camp life; act as a role model\n Participate with their group in all camp activities\n Cooperating with the other specialists and counselors in matters involving rules, safety, and program\n Follow through on approved curriculum plans\n Share these responsibilities with other staff assigned to the same program area\n Be drug-free (including paraphernalia) and alcohol free at camp.\n Avoid physically intimate relationships with all campers\n\n