Waterfront Unit Lead Steward - Summer Overnight Camp, YMCA Camp Classen

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Waterfront Unit Lead Steward - Summer Overnight Camp, YMCA Camp Classen

Waterfront Unit Lead Steward - Summer Overnight Camp, YMCA Camp Classen

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Ready to make a splash this summer? As the Waterfront Stew at Camp Classen, you'll oversee all the fun and excitement at our beautiful waterfront! This role is perfect for those with lifeguard experience who are passionate about safety and water activities. Key responsibilities include ensuring the waterfront is safe and free from hazards, supervising lifeguards and enforcing waterfront rules, coordinating swim schedules, teaming up with the Assistant Program Director to plan our epic weekly Aquafest and organizing and implementing safety drills and emergency procedures.

But that's not all! The Waterfront Lead will also get to embrace the full camp experience, participating in camp life, leading in a cabin when needed, and assisting with other program areas.

As our Waterfront Unit Lead Steward, you will be a part of our summer leadership support staff - STEWARDS, which stands for, staff team ensuring we all receive direct support. Our Waterfront Lead Stew will help support the work we do at the YMCA, by helping create a positive, nurturing environments for all our campers and staff. They will also help each camper and staff reach their fullest potential and deepen their connections as part of their overall camp experience.

Enjoy spending time on/in the water? Have great ideas for waterfront programming? The Waterfront Coordinator provides leadership, direction, and supervision to program participants in all aquatic's areas. Plans, prepares, and facilitates age-appropriate activities in large and small groups. It is required you maintain safe swimming conditions in the lake, waterfront and surrounding areas.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing and support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

All Candidates will exhibit the following qualities:
Model our core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. Have an attitude of service and be committed to upholding a high standard of integrity at work daily. The mission of the YMCA Camp Classen is to put Christian principles in to practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Are you the cause-driven leader we have been looking for at YMCA Camp Classen? If so, don't wait take charge of your adventure and APPLY TODAY
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• Plans, organizes, and executes village unit activities
• Assists with camper check-in and check-out
• Assists in supervision of campers and oversees the success the program
• When required, stays in a cabin overnight with campers
• Ensures that campers are taught skills and, when required, teaches activities.
• Encourages growth in spirit, mind, and body and positive character development in all campers and staff
• Ensures the safety, health, and inclusion of all campers
• Oversees the maintenance and cleanliness of cabins for campers and staff
• Plans and implements program activities that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Dedication to job, camp participants and the YMCA cause.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Effectively communicates the camp rules, procedures, and schedule to campers, acting as a role model for campers and staff
• Effectively communicates with parents in a professional manner when needed
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains…