Job Posting

OLYMPIA SPORTS CAMP 

Position: Assistant Head of Waterfront

Location: 2400 Limberlost Road, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 2J6

Employment: Summer 2024

Reports to: Waterfront Director

Overview of Olympia & Waterfront

Olympia Sports Camp is a world-class, up-beat, dynamic and safe environment, where campers learn to participate and share in a community that focuses on positive energy and peer encouragement. 

Responsibilities

• Stay alert and respond swiftly to perform rescues and offer aid when necessary.
• Participate in the training of waterfront staff to ensure they are well-prepared for their roles.
• Maintain proper staffing levels and schedules for each shift to ensure smooth operations.
• Represent the waterfront team during emergencies and drills.
• Collaborate in the organization of staff appreciation events to boost team morale.
• Offer recognition and constructive feedback to staff members during their shifts.
• Plan and assign daily tasks based on operational needs and goals, delegating these tasks to staff and overseeing their completion.
• Identify and create growth opportunities for experienced staff members.
• Represent the Tuck department at Coaches meetings, where you’ll discuss policy and schedule Regattas.
• Serve as the Tuck department representative at Opening Ceremonies.
• Ensure that all program equipment is well-organized, clean, and safe for use.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of all safety equipment.
• Set a positive example through your behavior, upholding the values of Olympia.
• Actively supervise and motivate staff to achieve their best performance.
• Fill in for the roles of head guard or guards when shortages occur.
• Assume the roles and duties of the Director in their absence.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a supervisory or management role is preferred
• Lifeguarding experience in an outdoor or lake setting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to lift weight of 25 lbs 
• National Lifeguard-Pool (minimum) or National Lifeguard-Waterfront (asset)
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card (Boating Licence) or willingness to obtain
• Minimum 750 hours of on-job lifeguard experience
• Red Cross Swim Instructor (or equivalent) considered an asset
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor considered an asset
• G2 or G licence (or international equivalent) preferred
• Clean Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Our commitment to you:

• We fully support all Health and Dietary Concerns – we have 3 nurses, a doctor and 4 athletic therapists available to you throughout the summer as well as a supportive kitchen staff
• Downtime from 10:30-1am every night, aside from occasional supervisory duty, to catch up with staff, relax or participate in programs. Gym, fitness center & counsellor lounge available.
• You will share a room with one other senior staff member.
• You will get a day off each week. Every Saturday, there will be a bus into town as well as incredibly fun counsellor programs.

If you are interested in the job, please apply to Our Team | Olympia Sports Camp