Employer: Gather New Haven Schooner day camp
Email Address: karen@gathernewhaven.org
Website: http://gathernewhaven.org
Position Title: Waterfront/Sailing Director
Compensation/Rate: $750 per week
Location: New Haven, CT
Position Summary:
Gather New Haven, Schooner day camp is looking for a Waterfront Director for our 2024 summer day camp season. This position requires your love of water, all things related to the Long Island Sound. A commitment to the safety of our campers and staff and most of all being part of an amazing camp staff team. This position requires you to be alert, attentive and safety being in the forefront of decisions that are made on a daily basis for our programming in the water. Experience as a Waterfront Director, supervising staff on an open water front, following best practices and protocols of an organizations waterfront is key to the success in the role. Must have knowledge and experience in sailing on open water in picos and 420's. Must be able to drive chase boats.
Must be open to working in the heat, cold, sun and rain and giving it your all.
Minimum age requirement is 20, current certifications in Lifeguard training (including first aid, CPR and AED), US Sailing level 1, waterfront lifeguard module, State of CT Personal Watercraft license. Lifeguard management experience is required. Possible recertification if needed in above certifications prior to start of camp. Work site is on Long Island Sound in New Haven, CT.
You must be available for the dates of June 16 to August 16 Monday thru Friday 8: 30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is pre work available in June to get the sailboats ready for the season that you will be paid for. (Max 40 hours)
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: From $750.00 per week
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday