Waterski Director - South Egremont, United States - Central Connecticut Coast YMCA

Description

• Actively participate in and lead portions of Administrative Staff Training and All Staff Training.
• Oversee all boat towed classes including skiing, slalom, wake and knee boarding, trick skiing, and bare-footing.
• Work with office staff and Waterfront Directors to schedule appropriate campers into classes each week.
• Maintain records of camper participation and ensure, when possible, that all classes occur on time and as planned.
• Inform the Inclusion Specialist and/or Camp Director of any camper or staff problems, issues, or concerns.
• Ensure staff are enforcing and following all rules and are fulfilling all of their assigned duties.
• Formally evaluate Assistant Waterski Director twice during the season and assist in setting and meeting goals.
• Train, approve, and evaluate all boat drivers and instructors.
• Correct and document, as necessary, situations that endanger the emotional or physical safety of any person.
• Ensure ski dock area, facility, and equipment is kept clean, safe, and secure on a daily basis.
• Assume responsibility for all Lost and Found items at the ski dock.
• Complete or submit requests for repairs for any equipment and keep an inventory of all supplies.
• Monitor teaching quality and actively aid staff in becoming better instructors.
• Participate in Administrator on Duty and night activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate and teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
• Follow all camp rules and regulations and enforce them among peers.
• Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
• Submit all required paperwork and an End of the Year Report on time.
• Perform other duties and provide unit coverage as assigned.

• Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and one's peers outdoors
• Prior training and experience as an boat towed activities administrator
• Ability to schedule, organize, and oversee activities and staff members
• Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable
• At least 21 years old, valid driver's license, and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to communicate, supervise, and work with assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instructions.
• Abilities to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to aquatic and land based emergencies and situations requiring first aid.
• Physical ability to evaluate and train staff and campers on skills to be performed to meet established camp guidelines.
• Physical ability to enter, exit, and drive a speedboat.
• Ability to live on site for the duration of the season.