Job Posting
Waterfront Director
Position Title: Waterfront Director (two positions available)
Program: Christie Lake Camp
Reports To: Camp Director
Salary: $1,400 – 1,680 per session, $980 – 1,176 for training/wrap-up
Organizational Background
Christie Lake Kids (CLK) is a charitable organization that has been serving children and youth living in low income households in the Ottawa area since 1922. CLK provides year round services to children and youth through an excellent camp experience and strategically located city recreational opportunities through the STAR (Skills Through Arts and Recreation) program. Our mandate is to provide high quality recreation opportunities that help children and youth build the skills necessary for developing long-term resiliency.
Job Summary
The Waterfront Directors are members of the Christie Lake Camp Senior Staff team who are responsible for providing an exceptional camp experience for all campers while ensuring a safe and fun environment. The Waterfront Directors coordinate, organize and oversee all activities at the waterfront area. As facilitators of the camper experience, the Waterfront Directors strive to raise self-esteem and promote self-efficacy.
Camp Dates
Pre-camp training: June 27th – July 3rd
Session 1: July 4th – July 14th
Session 2: July 19th – July 29th
Session 3: August 3rd – August 13th
Post-camp wrap up: August 13th – August 15th
*All Senior Staff must be available for the above dates. You are encouraged to contact the Camp Director as soon as possible with any questions related to availability conflicts/accommodations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Waterfront Director
Including but not limited to,
Oversee the day to day safety and structure of waterfront activities
Train and coordinate the Lifeguarding team
Provide ongoing waterfront safety training to all members of the staff team
Document any incidents and near misses that occur at waterfront
Communicate clearly with all staff members who are present at waterfront
In collaboration with the staff team, manage camper behaviors while at waterfront
Create aquatic search teams and oversee an aquatic search practice (Drill) at least once per session.
o Ensure each staff member is aware of their role during an emergency search at the Waterfront area
o Provide feedback to the staff team after each Drill
Assess staff swimming skills and comfort levels during pre-camp training
Assess all camper swimming skills on the first day of each session
Organize swim groups based on camper swim assessment and assign staff to each swim group
Match ‘Eggs’ (non-swimmers) with their 1-on-1 Egg Teachers (Junior Staff)
Ensure a trained Senior Staff is assigned to the Buddy Gate for each swim time, and that things are running smoothly
Ensure the First Aid kit is fully stocked and clean at all times
Ensure the Power Tower is clean and organized
Award the ‘Star of the Day’ to a deserving camper or staff who has shown excellence at the waterfront
Teach Bronze Medallion/Cross to Junior staff over the span of the summer during their designated swim time
Senior Staff (general)
Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and encourages risk management
Incorporate and strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork
Communicate clearly and respectfully with all staff members
Mentor Counsellors as well as Junior Staff to instill positive strategies for working with children and youth
Maintain professional working relationships with all team members and cabin mates
Respect and value intersectional equity, diversity and inclusion
Contribute to the organization’s effort to collect, analyze, and report on data and relevant information
Contribute to the organization’s work by participating in meetings as necessary
Support the Program Director at all camp programs and clubs
Support Section Directors with section programs
Support the Canoeing and Boating program by ensuring a lifeguard is present during awards
Sit with a cabin table as often as possible to ensure adequate ratios during meals
Participate in general end of summer wrap-up tasks as well as those relating to your section
Maintain a clean and hygienic personal cabin environment
Help in the cleaning of common areas, according to the schedule given out at the beginning of the summer
Support with camp-wide sweeps , according to the schedule given out at the beginning of each session
Fill in or support in other areas in the event that a team member is pulled away or sick
Carry out any other responsibilities as designated by the Directors
Desired Qualifications
Practical experience working in the aquatics sector
Current National Lifeguard certification
Current Standard First aid with CPR-C
Current Lifesaving Instructor certification (strongly preferred)
Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor certification (preferred)
Demonstrated organizational and program planning skills
Demonstrated skill in working with children and youth who present a variety of challenging personalities or behaviours
Be of excellent character, modeling honesty, integrity and respect
Possess enthusiasm, energy, patience and sense of humour
Experience and/or desire to work with children in a dynamic outdoor setting
Ability to relate well to peers, to be a team player and, to give/receive feedback
Confidence in leading activities and groups
Proficiency in English (verbal, written, spoken)
Assets
Graduate of or student enrolled in a post-secondary program in a related field (ie. Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Child Studies, etc.)
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
High Five
Mental Health First Aid
Outdoor education related experience/certifications
G class driver’s license
Physical Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Due to the nature of summer camp, candidates must be able to:
Spend approx. 75% of each day outdoors and active (walking, swimming, canoeing, participating in programs etc.) with limited stationary time
Occasionally transport supplies/equipment up to 40 lbs
Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (heat, high sun exposure, rain, etc.)
What we provide
Meals and accommodation during training, camp sessions and wrap up
Training and certification opportunities
Professional references, upon successful completion of summer contracts
A unique opportunity to live and work in an outdoor setting and enjoy the amenities including canoeing, swimming, rock wall climbing, mountain biking and much more
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to cgraziadei@christielakekids.com as soon as possible.
Interviews for this position will begin as early as February 6th. Please note that applicants may be contacted for interviews prior to this date. Applications will continue to be considered until positions are filled.