Summer Camp - Waterfront Director
Waterfront Director Job Description
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center
Required Qualifications
Minimum Age – 20 years old with at least a year of college or equivalent
Desired Qualifications
Possess Lifeguard Certification and Boating License
Willingness to experience outdoor living and to teach/ learn new skills
Ability to accept supervision and guidance
Possess imagination, a sense of humor, patience, sincerity, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, adaptability, willingness to learn, integrity, ingenuity, a sense of spiritual direction, and the presence of God in their life
To Whom Responsible
The Program Director in terms of application and employment, training and work assignments, as well as personnel policies and practices
The other Team Leaders in all areas relative to program activities, inter-staff responsibilities, and regular or special work duties
General Responsibilities
Be a positive Christian influence at all times and provide personal guidance when needed
Be responsible for the stewardship of all camp facilities and equipment
Represent the camp and its purpose in a positive manner when you are in public
Possess an attitude and actions which continually reflect that God lives within you and that you view your position as an opportunity to be in service
Lead and facilitate all Waterfront activities
Assist Team Leaders in camp programs like chapel, campfire, meals, singing, all-camp game, and other camp activities
Specific Responsibilities
Directly responsible for facilitating all waterfront activities
Schedule lifeguards for swimming and boating times in coordination with the Program Director. This will be for weekly campers and weekend groups
Set and ensure all safety policies around the waterfront and its equipment to protect all users
Keep waterfront clean and safe, tend to regular maintenance of equipment
Report all needed repairs and safety issues to Program Director and Maintenance Director
Teach cabin leaders, campers, and other staff how to use all waterfront space and equipment safely including the swim area, lifejackets, blob, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, motorboats, tubes, wakeboards, waterskies, and more
Facilitate weekly swimming test of all staff and campers to discern which water activities will be safe for each person based on their swimming abilities
Schedule group usage of different waterfront areas including lifeguards and leadership with Program Director and Office Manager
Be responsible for supervising specific campers during cabin leaders breaks and general supervision and support during other camp activities
Spiritual Needs: To identify and assist with the spiritual needs of ALL people
Promote an atmosphere of Christian cooperation
Be a positive Christian influence at all times and be God’s witness in all your ways
Physical Needs: To identify and assist with the physical needs of ALL cabin leaders and campers by being responsible for their health, cleanliness, and safety
Guard campers from dangerous activities or circumstances
Make sure you are practicing good hygiene, sleeping habits, and eating habits while at camp
Emotional Needs: identify and assist with the emotional needs of all
Get to know and understand each colleague as quickly and as well as possible
Treat ALL staff and campers fairly and show loving concern for all aspects of their welfare
Strive to build self-esteem and self-value in campers and fellow staff
Program/ Activities
Be involved/participate in all camp activities, whether leading it or not
Lead activities such as games, mealtime, singing, and worship or campfire aspects as assigned by the Team Leaders
Supervise designated times of the campers’ day, including cabin clean-up, free time, canteen, and other camp activities.
Camper Discipline
Understand, follow, and enforce all camp policies and standards
Make sure that campers are behaving in an appropriate manner during all activities, including large group activities and meal times
Encourage respect for the property of others and for the camp’s facilities and equipment
When necessary refer discipline problems to their Cabin Leaders or Team Leaders
Other Specific Responsibilities
Assist in registration of the campers and weekly clean-up assignments
Maintain good public relations with the parents and campers
As a team member, assist other staff in any task that will enhance the outdoor ministry of Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center
While most of the time you will be directing the waterfront, some weeks you may be asked to assist with other duties which may include: program needs, cabin leadership, maintenance, cleaning, and other activities
Waterfront Director Job Description
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center
Required Qualifications
Minimum Age – 20 years old with at least a year of college or equivalent
Desired Qualifications
Possess Lifeguard Certification and Boating License
Willingness to experience outdoor living and to teach/ learn new skills
Ability to accept supervision and guidance
Possess imagination, a sense of humor, patience, sincerity, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, adaptability, willingness to learn, integrity, ingenuity, a sense of spiritual direction, and the presence of God in their life
To Whom Responsible
The Program Director in terms of application and employment, training and work assignments, as well as personnel policies and practices
The other Team Leaders in all areas relative to program activities, inter-staff responsibilities, and regular or special work duties
General Responsibilities
Be a positive Christian influence at all times and provide personal guidance when needed
Be responsible for the stewardship of all camp facilities and equipment
Represent the camp and its purpose in a positive manner when you are in public
Possess an attitude and actions which continually reflect that God lives within you and that you view your position as an opportunity to be in service
Lead and facilitate all Waterfront activities
Assist Team Leaders in camp programs like chapel, campfire, meals, singing, all-camp game, and other camp activities
Specific Responsibilities
Directly responsible for facilitating all waterfront activities
Schedule lifeguards for swimming and boating times in coordination with the Program Director. This will be for weekly campers and weekend groups
Set and ensure all safety policies around the waterfront and its equipment to protect all users
Keep waterfront clean and safe, tend to regular maintenance of equipment
Report all needed repairs and safety issues to Program Director and Maintenance Director
Teach cabin leaders, campers, and other staff how to use all waterfront space and equipment safely including the swim area, lifejackets, blob, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, motorboats, tubes, wakeboards, waterskies, and more
Facilitate weekly swimming test of all staff and campers to discern which water activities will be safe for each person based on their swimming abilities
Schedule group usage of different waterfront areas including lifeguards and leadership with Program Director and Office Manager
Be responsible for supervising specific campers during cabin leaders breaks and general supervision and support during other camp activities
Spiritual Needs: To identify and assist with the spiritual needs of ALL people
Promote an atmosphere of Christian cooperation
Be a positive Christian influence at all times and be God’s witness in all your ways
Physical Needs: To identify and assist with the physical needs of ALL cabin leaders and campers by being responsible for their health, cleanliness, and safety
Guard campers from dangerous activities or circumstances
Make sure you are practicing good hygiene, sleeping habits, and eating habits while at camp
Emotional Needs: identify and assist with the emotional needs of all
Get to know and understand each colleague as quickly and as well as possible
Treat ALL staff and campers fairly and show loving concern for all aspects of their welfare
Strive to build self-esteem and self-value in campers and fellow staff
Program/ Activities
Be involved/participate in all camp activities, whether leading it or not
Lead activities such as games, mealtime, singing, and worship or campfire aspects as assigned by the Team Leaders
Supervise designated times of the campers’ day, including cabin clean-up, free time, canteen, and other camp activities.
Camper Discipline
Understand, follow, and enforce all camp policies and standards
Make sure that campers are behaving in an appropriate manner during all activities, including large group activities and meal times
Encourage respect for the property of others and for the camp’s facilities and equipment
When necessary refer discipline problems to their Cabin Leaders or Team Leaders
Other Specific Responsibilities
Assist in registration of the campers and weekly clean-up assignments
Maintain good public relations with the parents and campers
As a team member, assist other staff in any task that will enhance the outdoor ministry of Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center
While most of the time you will be directing the waterfront, some weeks you may be asked to assist with other duties which may include: program needs, cabin leadership, maintenance, cleaning, and other activities