Assistant Waterfront Director, Camp Abnaki

Ready to dive into leadership, keep campers safe, and help make the waterfront the most exciting place at camp? YMCA Camp Abnaki is looking for an Assistant Waterfront Director to support all things water-related—swimming, boating, safety, and staff mentorship. If you’re a strong lifeguard, a confident role model, and someone who thrives on teamwork and sunshine, this might be your perfect summer job!

The contract for this position is from June 11 through August 22. Opportunities for pre-season and post-season work may also be available.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Support What Matters: Help oversee daily waterfront operations while keeping campers safe and engaged.
• Live Lakeside: From swim lessons to canoe races, the lake is your office with shared housing and meals included in compensation.
• Grow as a Leader: Mentor lifeguards, assist with training, and strengthen your supervisory skills.
• Be Part of a Mission-Driven Team: Work alongside passionate staff to support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

What You'll Do:

• Keep the Waterfront Running Smoothly: Assist the Waterfront Director in supervising and managing all waterfront activities.
• Train & Guide Staff: Help prepare lifeguards and waterfront team members through training, coaching, and daily support.
• Monitor Safety: Enforce waterfront rules, respond to emergencies, and help make informed calls about lake conditions.
• Keep Things Shipshape: Maintain waterfront equipment, boats, and facilities in top condition.
• Join Camp Fun: Assist with camp-wide programming, theme days, and evening events.
• Lead by Example: Model professionalism, teamwork, and the YMCA core values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 20 years of age.
• Current Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescue certifications (or ability to obtain prior to camp start).
• Experience supervising or leading aquatic activities, preferably in camp or youth setting.
• Boaters license, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, or Waterfront Management certifications preferred.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Must be willing to live on-site for the duration of the camp season (housing and meals provided).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to navigate camp property, including uneven terrain and remote areas.
• Visual and auditory awareness to respond to safety hazards.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to promptly and adequately respond to all emergency situations on camp
• Swim proficiently and perform water rescues in various conditions.