Waterfront Coordinator

The Waterfront Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing waterfront safety and staff. They will be responsible for working with the Camp Director for scheduling lifeguards on skill activities and for supervision. Partnering with the Water Sports Coordinator, they will be responsible for training the other waterfront staff, daily set up and clean up of the waterfront area, maintenance of water sports and boat equipment, and overseeing all waterfront safety protocols and incident reports. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age, hold a current National Lifeguard Award (NLA), and have had lifeguarding experience.

Remuneration

• The Waterfront Program Coordinator position is ideally 16 week program team position.

• This position starts at (Tier 3) $475/week + room and board + NLA certification bonus.

Organization

• The Waterfront Coordinator works with the other Program Coordinators and reports directly to the Camp Director.

Qualifications:

• Exhibit spiritual maturity and be a good Christian role model.

• Must currently hold a National Lifeguard certification from the Lifesaving Society (or equivalent).

• Preferred candidates will have had at least one year of Camp Kadesh program or waterfront experience OR applicant should have significant program experience at another camp in program and waterfront areas.

• Enjoy and connect well with people of all ages, especially youth and children.

• Have a heart for camp ministry.

• Be highly organized and motivated.

• Ability to speak confidently in front of large groups of people.

• Willingness to be outdoors in all types of weather.

• Able to work in a team environment and independently.

• Must be computer literate and should be familiar with programs such as Google Drive (docs, sheets, forms, slides, etc.) as well as various web based programs.

• Outgoing and energetic personality is an asset.

• Saskatchewan Class 5 licence (or equivalent) is an asset.

Expectations

• Adhere to the Camp Kadesh Staff Manual and the MPSM Code of Conduct

• Attend regular weekly planning meeting with the program team.

• Be involved and take leadership roles in staff meetings, leadership clusters, one-on-ones, and camp community groups.

• Contribute in a positive manner to the Kadesh greater community.

• Facilitate and implement the Kadesh spring and summer program in a positive and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the Kadesh spring & summer waterfront programs.

• Training and coaching of staff on program implementation and skills.

• Work closely with the Director and other program staff to ensure the safety of staff and guests is maintained.

• Enforce all rules and safety measures.

• Be familiar with Camp Kadesh’s waterfront operations, as well as the Saskatchewan Camping Association and Lifesaving Society’s standards for practices and equipment (including safety, recreational, and boating equipment).

• Respond and adapt programming to changes in weather.

• Assist the Director in organizing and coordinating weekly program schedules.

• Assign staff in accordance with schedule templates created by the Director.

• Ensure timing of schedules in maintained.

• Receive feedback from program staff in relation to program equipment.

• Ensure all equipment is repaired and fully functional.

• Daily inspections (or delegation of inspections) of all waterfront equipment.

• Share the waterfront rules and information with campers at welcome program.

• Communicating media needs with audio/video team.