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Job Title : Waterfront Coordinator

Classification : Seasonal

Reports to : Assistant Camp Director, Programs

Compensation : $90-$105 / day ($540-$630 / week)

Our Commitment to Equity :

Camp Fire is committed to building a diverse team and culture. We recognize that there are many aspects of one's life experience that contribute to the growth of our organization. We encourage everyone to apply. If you believe in our values and mission and want to contribute to the work we do, we want to hear from you, even if you don't meet every one of the qualifications listed.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire Columbia strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Organization Overview :

At Camp Fire Columbia, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark- a passion that inspires and drives them to set and achieve goals for their future. Our Summer Camp Program was founded in 1924 and continues to serve youth ages 5-18. During the summer months, we offer overnight summer camp at our beautiful 552-acre camp, Camp Namanu, bordered by the vibrant Sandy River and presided over by century old trees. For more information, please visit : http : / / campfirecolumbia.org / https : / / www.campnamanu.com /

Position Overview :

This position is responsible for supervising and supporting up to 3 Lifeguards and the program areas they maintain. This includes ensuring programming is well-planned, delivered, and appropriate for the age and ability of the campers. In addition, this position will support the planning and facilitating of camp from pre-camp training through the duration of the camping session in coordination with the Assistant Camp Director, Programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

1. Schedule and lead regular observation time, check-ins, and team meetings with direct reports. Provide written and verbal feedback to direct reports and support them in their professional growth.

2. Support and coach program specialists on space set-up, lesson development, supply requests, scheduling, and lesson presentation.

• Supervise, evaluate, observe, and provide support to program specialists including covering time-off and stepping in to lead programming as needed.
• Coordinate with Assistant Camp Director, Programs on program supply requisitions and ordering. Assist with the organization of program space and supplies for the program team, including coordinating end-of-summer inventory recording systems.

3. Assist Program Director and Seasonal Assistant Camp Directors with planning and facilitation of pre-camp set-up and training, daily staff meetings, weekly clean-up, end-of-summer shut down, and other support tasks as needed.

a. Supports Logistics team with Sunday check-in, Friday check-outs, and any all-camp program activities.

b. Assists with individual, cabin, unit, and all camp activities.

4. This role will come in contact with campers, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Directly supervises the Lifeguards. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching employees on performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Qualifications :

Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

This position requires current lifeguard certification which must be completed by June 2026, valid Oregon Food Handler's card, First Aid & CPR certification and completion of Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse online training. https : / / occd.educadium.com /

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. In the event of a water rescue, employee may be required to help transport a child or adult to safety utilizing lifeguard rescue protocols. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to traverse varied terrain over the 60 acres of main camp, be stationary for prolonged periods, gather supplies from various heights and locations and work with pool chemicals.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions 95% of the time. The employee may be occasionally exposed to rocky water ways and small water-based wildlife. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional periods of excessive noise (i.e. meal times, talent show).

Housing for this position will be with other coordinators and is rustic. Living spaces may not include full exterior walls, electricity or a private space away from campers. The bathroom may be located in a building a short distance away and will be an all-gender space. Depending on session assignments and camper numbers, staff may be required to move to different housing between sessions.

Our Commitment :

Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all people of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally-responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all youth, families, staff, and members of the greater community.

Camp Fire Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Salary Description

$90-$105 / day