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Northeast Ohio 4-H Camps, Inc.
Camp Whitewood
Aquatics Director

Job Description
I. Qualifications
  1. Must be 21 years old or older.
  2. Must be certified as Water Safety Instructor or equivalent.
  3. Must have previous experience in a management or supervisory position at a similar aquatic area of at least 6 weeks duration.
  4. Must have current certification in standard first aid or equivalent.
  5. Must have current certification in American Red Cross, C.P.R. or equivalent.
II. Responsibilities
  1. Directly responsible to N.E.O. 4-H Camp, Inc. Executive Director through the Program Director.
  2. Must meet with the Program Director/ Coordinator prior to camping season to become familiar with the waterfront supplies, etc. and to begin preparing lesson plans.
  3. Will assist all waterfront staff in the development and implementation of lesson plans for the waterfront area.
  4. Directly responsible for all waterfront programs conducted at Camp Whitewood, whether instructional or recreational, utilizing volunteer counselors to assist in all programs.
  5. Is jointly responsible, with other waterfront staff, for the health/safety of instruction of all campers at the waterfront.
  6.  Responsible for the opening and closing of the waterfront areas, including inventory of equipment at the beginning and ending of the camping program.
  7. Responsible for conducting periodic checks of all waterfront equipment.
  8. Is responsible for the daily opening and closing of the swimming and boating areas with the assistance of the other waterfront staff. 
  9. Be present in program areas 15 minutes prior to classes starting.
  10.  Will supervise counselors during swimming opportunities
  11. Uphold established, posted, rules approved by the camp at the waterfront areas.
  12.  Oversee the swimming and boating programs that are in session at each scheduled program time.
  13.  Shall be on duty and shall assist with special activities at the waterfront, such as water carnival, as scheduled by each camp program.
  14. Shall be on duty to assist with day camp and any other special programs using the camp waterfront facilities in coordination and cooperation through the Program Director/Coordinator.
  15. These statements on duties are not to be taken as the final and only work to be done by staff members. Frequently it is necessary for individual staff members to cooperate on a project, which is important for the continued smooth operation of the camp. Such duties will be under the direction of the camp Executive Director.


III. All Staff and Directors

  1. Set an example by conducting themselves in a proper manner.
  2. Observe a habit of cleanliness of self and quarters.
  3. Be present promptly at meal times.
  4. Participate in camp activities when possible.
  5. There shall be no alcoholic beverages on Camp Whitewood grounds at anytime.
  6. Staff Certified in C.P. R. may have to administer resuscitation by means of a mechanical airway.
  7. Complete a written evaluation and final inventory at the end of camping season.


Last Update 1/04
Camp Whitewood Board Policy handbook 2.14.00 


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Updated:  January 2004