Waterfront Coordinator

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

waterfront COORDINATOR Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Waterfront Coordinator is responsible for implementing all phases of aquatic programming for campers and staff at Camp during the Summer Camp season. The Waterfront Coordinator is responsible for the safety, cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of the waterfront and boating areas

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Planning, organizing, implementing, directing and evaluating the overall camp swimming and boating program.
2. To assist in the general upkeep and maintenance of the waterfront and boating area.
3. Attend all staff meetings.
4. To assist in the development and implementation of activities, events, and functions of Camp programming.
5. Attend all of staff training and follow any other requirements stated in the staff agreement.
6. Assist with improving the quality of the camp boating program.
7. To consciously create a climate in camp that will foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit and YMCA Camping Services.
8. Complete any other duties deemed necessary by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Must posses or be willing to obtain current First Aid, CPR and Lifeguarding certifications from Ellis and Associates.
3. Should have a varied background and experience in camping, aquatics, and working with children.
4. Should have a general understanding of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit – YMCA Camping Services goals and objectives.

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.

• Ability to stand, sit (including on the ground), and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activities
• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position (including from the ground) when interacting with children.
• Capability to be actively engaging with youth outdoors for the majority of the day.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.