Waterfront Specialist

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Required: One season or more of camp experience.
• Preferred: Experience in teaching boating and/or two years of personal boating experience.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age-appropriate techniques.
• Ability to pass a Small Craft Safety skills verification upon beginning employment.
• Required: Current American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue Certification or YMCA Lifeguard/Red Cross Lifeguard certification, (or the ability to obtain these certifications during staff training).
• Required: Washington State Boaters’ License (must be obtained by the start of staff training).
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

• →Plan, organize, and facilitate all waterfront programming for Overnight Camp and visiting groups.
• →Monitor waterfront equipment and supplies; repair and resupply as necessary.
• →Work with Assistant Camp Director of Programs to ensure quality of programming.
• →Work with leadership staff & all staff to coordinate and implement overall camp program.
• →Plan, facilitate, and support evening programming with set up, tear down, supervision, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• →Add creativity and variety to the camp programs with the help of camp directors and staff.
• →Assume on Duty responsibilities, run meal times, Line ups, make snack, lock up and other responsibilities as mutually agreed upon with a supervisor
• →Serve as a cabin counselor when coverage is needed.

At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity so all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org. 

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.