Summer Director of Waterfront Programming (Aquatics Director)

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires | Wingdale, NY, United States

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Posted Date 10/29/2024
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Waterfront Director (Rosh Agam)

Join us at Camp in upstate New York this summer and spend every day feeling like you made Camp and the world a better place. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you! 

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is a vibrant non-profit summer camp in upstate NY, where Campers in grades 3-10, grow in a beautiful and safe setting. Surrounded by life-long friends and nurtured by spirited role models and outstanding program staff, we craft an immersive and powerful community. From sports to the arts, swimming to outdoor adventure. Camp is a transformative experience for campers, staff, and families from both across the New York metropolitan area and around the world.

Camp Ramah is looking for a responsible, organized, and mature individual for our Waterfront Director role. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a motivated and vibrant team and enhance a core program area of our Camp community. 

The Director of Waterfront Programming is a senior leadership position, responsible for maintaining the health and safety standards, in accordance with NY State law, for all water-based activities including swimming, boating, and other lake programming.  Additionally, the waterfront director supervises and trains a team of up to 25 Lifeguards and Swim instructors, including on-going in-service training and administrative scheduling. 

2025 Dates: Training and preparation begins in early June. The Summer Camp season runs from June 25 – August 15. Additional opportunities are available for pre and post-season work. 

Compensation: $6k-$10k depending on experience and employment length. Certification and travel reimbursements are available. Room & Board provided while in residence at Camp over the summer. Tuition discounts for campers enrolled at Camp. 

Qualifications:

  • At least 21 Years Old
  • Lifeguard certification (Instructor preferred), CPR/AED/First Aid for Professionals
  • A minimum of:
    • One season of previous experience as a camp aquatics director at a New York State children’s camp; OR
    • Two seasons of previous experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children’s camp lifeguard which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; OR
    • 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach, which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time.
  • Lifeguard Management, particularly with young staff
  • Experience lifeguarding in Lake and non-pool settings
  • Experience working with children ages 8-16
  • Excellent teamwork, communication and organizational skills
Salary6,000.00 - 10,000.00 Annual
Duration
Part Time, Contract, & Seasonal
Categories
Education - Other | Other
Part Time Categories
Gym/Pool/Sports
Organization Type
Camps & Camping
Job Location
US
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