Assistant Waterfront Director

Navigating adventures and safeguarding smiles—dive into fun as a waterfront assistant!

The Waterfront Assistant supports both waterfront and overall camp operations. This position involves aiding in the supervision and management of the camp's swimming and boating programs as well as overseeing the waterfront and boating areas. During off-waterfront hours, responsibilities include guiding campers thru daily activities , maintaining camper information, coordinating daily camp schedules, and ensuring safety and sanitation across camp facilities.

This position begins in early June and ends in early August, which includes one week of staff training before campers arrive.

What else should I know about the position?

· Additional certification week (if needed) may include CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, etc.

Summer Camp Programs for girls ages 7-17

Between 80 -120 campers attend each overnight session at Camp Pondicherry.

We offer 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-week programs for our campers.

The Pondicherry summer team consists of 35- 40 staff members.

Why join our team?

Summer camp is more than a JOB:

· Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)

· Food included (special dietary needs/restrictions accommodated)

· Salary: competitive with other camps

· Paid training and certifications

· Opportunities and resume builder

· A truly meaningful way to spend your summer

Why Camp Pondicherry?

Camp Pondicherry is a spectacular outdoor setting, nestled on over 600 acres in the foothills of the White Mountains. Pondi has a private waterfront on Adams Pond and miles of unspoiled woodlands, fields, hills, and trails. There are wonderful vistas of lakes and mountains from our Chalet and from Blueberry Hill. Work for an organization whose core values are Collaboration, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Innovation and Integrity.

Requirements:

· Must be 19 years of age or older (per state requirements).

· Previous experience in two or more of the following watercrafts: lifeguarding, sailing, canoe, kayak, or paddleboard.

· Current lifeguard certification or ability to obtain.

· Intermediate to advanced swimming abilities

· Previous experience working with youth

· Experience in a supervisory position

· Be an enthusiastic, caring adult who is passionate about working with campers.

· Belief in the mission and core principles of Girl Scouting

· Passion and excitement for the outdoors.

· Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification or be currently certified.

· Ability to prioritize the needs of campers and to communicate with and provide direction to campers and staff of varying age and skill levels.

· Ability to provide constant supervision of campers and help campers navigate emotional well-being during their time at overnight camp.

· Ability to work effectively within a team.

· Ability to share living quarters with other staff (may include directly on-ground, primitive camping, rustic cabins, platform tents, or lodges).

· Ability to establish and maintain boundaries with campers and fellow staff.

· Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment, integrity.

· Ability to go without electronic devices for several hours or days at a time while on duty (excluding medically necessary devices).

· Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under GSME’s insurance.

Physical requirements:

Ability and willingness to perform tasks that exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required as is working in the heat, sun exposure, and other weather conditions.

Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $2,900.00 - $3,150.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,900 - $3,150