What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waterski Director - YMCA Camp Hi-Rock position at CENTRAL CONNECTICUT COAST YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC?
The Waterski Director will oversee all staff, campers, activities, equipment, and facilities that relate to the waterski program. The Waterski Director will provide a safe and nurturing environment for everyone and will be actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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.