DIRECTOR OF WATERFRONT PROGRAMMING (Waterfront Director)

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 20 Lifeguards and Swim instructors, including on-going in-service training and administrative scheduling.

2024 Dates: Training and preparation begins in early June. The Summer Camp season runs from June 26 – August 16. Additional opportunities are available for pre and post-season work.

Compensation: $7k-$12k depending on experience and employment length. Room & Board Provided while in residence at Camp. Certification and travel reimbursements are available.

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

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $1,000.00 - $2,000.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Wingdale, NY 12594: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person