Waterfront Director- Overnight Camp

Waterfront Director for Overnight Camp
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join our 2024 camp staff today! Our Overnight Camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17. At Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana camps we have a wide variety of opportunities for you. Campers and staff alike spend the summer living outdoors, trying new activities, gaining independence, and building long-lasting relationships.

As camp’s Waterfront Director you will be critical to the success of the summer with the responsibility of supervising campers and staff in camp’s aquatic activities at the lakefront. In this role you will supervise lifeguarding staff and guide campers through progressive learning experiences and water-based program activities.

Work Commitment:

Our summer season runs from early June through early August, including staff training and excluding our fourth of July break.

Camp staff that live on-site work from 11 a.m. Sunday morning until 10 p.m. Friday evening every week.

Camp staff that commute typically work 40 hours a week between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., actual shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director.

Camp Staff Benefits:

The nitty-gritties: This is a paid summer camp position with optional room and board (yes that’s right you can live on camp and get all your food provided for free!). In exchange for your commitment to an exciting and action-packed summer, you will receive free First Aid and CPR certifications and a rocking camp staff shirt! 

The real perks & career benefits: At camp you will quickly discover that the more you put into the experience, the more rewarding it will be. During the summer develop your outdoor skills and leadership in a unique environment separate from the pressures of your typical everyday routine. Throughout staff training and every day rigors at camp, you will experience countless opportunities to be challenged and held to higher standard. These experiences and challenges will help build your resume with universal skills and experiences.

Pay range: $840 a week if living on site or $21/hour if commuting; dependent on qualifications and experience
 

Waterfront Director Qualifications:

• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
• Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting
• Must be 21+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED, 23+ with a valid driver’s license preferred. 
• Must possess current certification in First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard. Waterfront Skills certification is required. Lifeguard certifications must be from American Red Cross or an equivalent organization. Training is available through GSGCNWI; however, candidates must pass the training including the pre-training skills test in order to work for the council. 
• Minimum 3-5 years experience and demonstrated track record in lifeguarding, water safety, boating, swim instruction, and staff supervision. 
• Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting
• Willingness to live and work in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions

Waterfront Director Responsibilities:

• Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
• Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
• Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
• Supervise and guard all aquatics activities, utilizing certifications, and emergency management as needed
• Provide quality water-based programming and lessons
• Act as instructor for boating programs such as canoeing, kayaking, and/or sailing
• Oversee campers during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
• Supervise camps lifeguards, run lifeguard in-service trainings, and maintain water-based program and staff schedules
• Leads scheduling and delivery of weekly water-based programs as well as provides support to staff before and during program delivery
• Maintain responsibility for aquatics facilities, shower house, and equipment in regards to condition, readiness, and cleanliness
• Assist with other camp programs when aquatics areas are closed
• Other duties as assigned

Apply today to join our summer camp team! (Your future self will thank you!)

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