Residential Waterfront Director + Cabin Counselor

Circle Program is a non-profit based in NH that has been working closely girls in need for over 30 years. Circle Program provides new opportunities to socially and financially disadvantaged girls age 9 – 18 through a unique combination of a residential summer camp, mentorship program, and monthly activities all at absolutely no cost to their families.

The Waterfront Director/Cabin Counselor is responsible for facilitating and implementing age-appropriate activities each day at the waterfront. Activities will include swim lessons, games, kayaking, paddleboarding, and free swim. This position will also oversee all waterfront staff, facilities, equipment, activities and campers when engaged in waterfront activities. The Waterfront Director/Cabin Counselor will live on property and double as a cabin counselor and live in a cabin with one other adult and 6 – 8 campers for the duration of camp. The Waterfront Director will work directly with the Camp Directors to create developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans to be implemented daily.

Position Dates:

Staff orientation: June 9th, 2025 - June 20th, 2025

Camp: June 22nd, 2025 - August 1st, 2025

Job Responsibilities

• Complete staff orientation.
• Provide swim tests to all campers and staff.
• Provide waterfront, kayaking, and paddleboarding training to staff.
• Live in a cabin with campers and co-counselor for the duration of each camp session.
• Be responsible for assigned cabin group of 6 to 8 campers for the duration of each camp session.
• Coordinate and carry out cabin activities, along with setting the structure, rules, and expectations for your cabin, leading by example.
• Document each camper’s progress, including their swim lessons, swim test, medical paperwork, their buddy and any other relevant information.
• Be on duty as an active Lifeguard each day.
• Set up waterfront for daily activities.
• Ensure all waterfront materials are maintained, organized and cleaned at the end of each activity / day. This includes but is not limited to life jackets, kayaks, paddle boards, goggles, etc.
• Ensure the waterfront shed is locked at the end of each day.
• Ensure lifeguards are performing duties, meeting expectations, and ensuring the safety of campers and fellow staff daily.
• Identify behaviors of campers, and work with Lead Counselor to notify Camp Directors.
• Follow and implement daily schedule set by Camp Directors.
• Instruct swim lessons, based on developmental level per camper.
• Instruct paddle boarding and kayaking lessons and outings with campers.
• Work directly with the camp directors to create developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans to be implemented daily.
• Be responsible for providing help on field trips, supervising a group of 6-8 campers on and off Circle Camp property.
• Implement waterfront safety during staff orientation and carry out safety training 2-3 times throughout camp sessions.

Job Qualifications

• Must have valid Lifeguard Certification including CPR/AED and First Aid through a reputable company.
• Must have a valid swim instructor’s certification preferred; Circle Program will offer certification if needed. Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience as Waterfront Director or Lead position in a camp or other similar setting.
• Must have experience with kayaking and paddleboarding.
• Experience working with children at camp or in another field preferred.
• Must be able to pass state and government background checks. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred but can be offered by Circle Program.
• Must be 20 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• College experience or degree preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 50lbs.
• Must be comfortable in rural woods living conditions.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $750.00 - $900.00 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $750 - $900