Camp Waterfront Supervisor in Mercer Island, Washington at SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER O

The Camp Waterfront Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe boating environment for all campers and staff by enforcing waterfront rules, facility rules and following the J Camp schedule closely. The Camp Waterfront Supervisor also creates and implements boating activities for campers.

Pay Range: $21.50 – $22.75 per hour, depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Caution participants regarding safe vs. unsafe behaviors. Enforce safety protocol and report concerns to the Camp Director or Aquatics Director.
• Rescue participants in danger of drowning; administer first-aid/CPR if required.
• Create and implement boating activities. Adapt activities based on the ages and abilities of campers.
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness and perform regular waterfront maintenance as assigned by the Camp Director and Aquatics Director.
• Work with team members to organize, order, store and inventory program supplies and equipment.
• Ensure the safety, health and welfare of campers and staff by providing a safe camp environment and immediately and appropriately responding to any incidents, illnesses or situations that arise.
• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of the campers through positive behavior management, supportive interactions, and conflict resolution.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with the rest of the J Camp staff team and Aquatics Director, both verbally and in writing.
• Immediately inform the Camp Director of any concerns that arise with campers, staff, parents/guardians or community members.
• Share recommendations with Camp Director and Aquatics Director on an ongoing basis.
• Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC
• Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
• Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

As a part-time or seasonal employee of the SJCC some of the benefits you will receive are:

• An individual membership to the SJCC
• Sick time accrued at 1 hour of paid sick time for every 40 hours worked

For further information on benefits of being and SJCC employee please see our website at: https://sjcc.org/about/services/employment-at-the-j/

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

Education/Experience: Experience and/or training working with children preferred. Attendance at J Camp staff training is required unless approval to train separately is granted in writing by the Camp Director. A current Waterfront Lifeguard Certification through an approved certifying body, or willingness to get certified.

Other Skills: Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification for adults/infants/children, through an approved certifying body, or willingness to get certified.

SJCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our vision is to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization. We know that we cannot do this without providing inclusive opportunities for all and celebrating our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.