Waterfront Director Job at Scouts Canada - Haliburton Scout Reserve
Senior Staff report directly to the Camp Director and support delivery of camp programs, leadership of Staff and camp operations.
Expectations
Work collaboratively with the other members of the Senior Staff team to achievecamp goals
Embrace and respect Scouts Canada mission, vision and values as well as the Haliburton Scout Reserve mission, traditions and philosophy
Show dedication to quality, teamwork and customer service
Show respect for staff, campers and the environment
Adhere to the senior staff guidelines and personal codes of conduct
Act as a role model for other staff
Be familiar with and engage all staff and campers to follow camp policies and procedures
To participate fully in camp life
Key Responsibilities
Working with the camp director:
Liaise with Camp Director prior to camp season
Participate in pre-camp activities including planning programs, and setting upequipment and facilities
Assist with the pre-camp and ongoing training, supervise, scheduling and evaluation of other staff
Understand, prepare for and assist with emergency procedures as needed
Provide support in other departments
Ensure staff rules and code of conduct are followed
Assist with the nightly camp shut down activities
Perform staff bunk checks
Ensure all camp facilities are kept tidy and in good condition
Prepare an end of season report including a review and recommendations for the future
Observe the hours of work and responsibilities as outlined by the Camp Director
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Camp Directors
Waterfront Director
The Waterfront Director is the primary person responsible for safety on the waterfront. They are in charge of training and overseeing lifeguards, developing and deploying emergency procedures and responses, and for working with the Program Supervisor and other senior program staff in order to deliver waterfront-based activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years camp experience
- Experienced in developing, coaching and supervising peer staff
- Must have lifeguard qualifications as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
- Proven leadership skills with demonstrated appropriate attitude, skills and knowledge for the position
- Strong communication and human relations skills
- Enthusiastic and energetic.
- Valid Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector search or willing to obtain one (n/a to applicants under the age of 18).
- Successful applicants will be required to complete the Scouts Canada Screening and Training requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Working with the program supervisor:
Plan, schedule, supervise and deliver the lifeguard training and monitoring program
Manage and supervise lifeguards, providing ongoing training, monitoring, and mentorship to ensure they demonstrate a high standard of lifeguarding, first aidskills and enforce waterfront rules.
With the assistance of the other waterfront staff, organize and conduct comprehensive in-service lifeguard safety programs including instructional review, fitness swim, scenarios and practice drills
With program heads, plan, organize and supervise the waterfront program, including lessons, integrating Outdoor Adventure Skills into program, safety, staffing and evaluation
When on duty, oversee campers and staff and their safe and proper use of all waterfront equipment
with the camp director and program supervisor determine unsafe weather and wind conditions and implement required procedures
oversee proper use, maintenance and upkeep of all waterfront equipment, includingthe mooring of boats
Communicate the emergency waterfront missing persons search and rescue plan to campers andstaff
Review emergency procedures and consult with the Camp Director to revise
plan, promote, organize and supervise the regatta, and involve other camp
Manage and report on maintenance and repair schedule for the beach, waterfront, equipment and docks
Manage waterfront first aid services and help medical personnel as requested
With medical staff, perform weekly inventory of camp first aid kits and Organize first aid supplies and communicate ordering with medical staff and the camp director
Coordinate and maintain an inventory of all Waterfront Equipment used for recreational useand lifeguarding
WAGE:
This is a contract position and a total salary, commensurate with skill and experience, will be established for the contract period.
If this role excites you, we want to hear from you! Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a cover letter — we want to hear your story — your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit with your future career aspirations.
Please submit your application here.
https://www.scouts.ca/about/careers/summer-camps/haliburton-scout-reserve-program-staff.html
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.
Scouts Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons and, persons with disabilities.
Accessibility and Accommodation: Scouts Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodation requests should be made in advance to HR.
Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 2023-04-30
Expected start date: 2023-06-30
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