Overnight Waterfront Manager

The Overnight Waterfront Manager will oversee all aspects for the YMCA Camp Surf beach and waterfront as well as oversee the health and safety standards practices and compliance as established by the YMCA of San Diego County. The Overnight Waterfront Manager will maintain strong communication with branch leadership team on all YMCA policies procedures equipment training etc. as related to the program use of the beach and waterfront.

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• Support and maintain all aspects of the Camp Surf beach and waterfront including collaborating with other Program Directors to ensure appropriate coverage for all program needs
• Committed to creating a motivated and engaged team of ocean lifeguards including the hiring training scheduling development and evaluation. This includes but is not limited to Program Instructor per diem and summer ocean lifeguard staff including Marston pool lifeguards.
• Supports the Castaways Coordinator in their development as an ocean lifeguard and waterfront supervisor
• Establish develop and maintain Junior Lifeguard program
• Maintain compliance it pertains to the waterfront safety certifications and personnel
• Cultivate develop and maintain partnerships with the local regional or national lifeguard associations. Maintain strong working relationships with local water quality monitoring organizations
• Establish a system for ensuring ACA compliance for Camp Surf and assist with Camps Marston and Raintree
• Be an active member of the Camp Surf and YSD Overnight Camps program and department head teams
  • Ability to learn various computer and database systems for record-keeping calendar/registration/financial management reporting workflow etc.Develop and model a good working knowledge of camp operating procedures
• Commitment to the YMCA of San Diego County core values of Respect Responsibility Honesty and Caring as well as the YMCA Camp Surf focus on Belonging Inclusion and Integrity.
• Be a true team player able to work in a team environment and co-lead with other departments. Be a positive member of the Camp Surf community.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in Recreation Education or related field; or equivalent experience
• 2 years supervisory experience overnight camp setting and youth experience highly desired
• 2 years experience as an ocean-based waterfront lifeguard or related experience showing a commitment to learning the skills necessary to safely run the Camp Surf waterfront.
• Have current ability to get a CA drivers license good driving record and qualify as a driver for the YMCA of San Diego County
• Must have CA drivers license a good driving record qualify as a driver for the YMCA of San Diego and be willing to travel within county as needed
• Collaborate with the AED ED and Program Directors on the yearly budget creation including all Waterfront and safety-related expenses including training equipment and supplies
• United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Certifier Certificate upon employment
• Licensing state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted prior to reporting to work and includesubsequentarrest notifications
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification must include Adult and Child/Infant obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.