I. Qualifications

1. Must be at least 18 years old or older. 
2. Current Lifeguard certification required and Water Safety Instructor and/or equivalent related watercraft
3. Previous experience in working with youth. 
4. Basic first aid and safety training.
5. Previous lifeguard and/or waterfront management experience.
6. Boating, canoeing and other watercraft experience.

II. Responsibilities

1. Is directly responsible to the Program Director.
2. Must meet with the Program Director/ Coordinator prior to camping season to become familiar with the watercraft supplies, etc. and to begin preparing lesson plans.
3. Is responsible for boating instruction program
4. Is responsible for the opening and closing of the boating area including equipment inventory and equipment condition reports at the beginning and ending of the camp season.
5. Is jointly responsible with other waterfront instructor(s) for the overall health and safety of campers at the waterfront.
6. Is responsible for the daily set-up of the boating area and for storage/care of watercraft equipment. 
7. Must be present in program area 15 minutes before start of class time.
8. Will supervise counselors assisting during boating time.
9. Shall uphold established, posted, boating rules. 
10. Will prepare and present a boating orientation to campers at the beginning of each camp session. This orientation will include: 

1. general rules and procedures for boating. 
2. explanation of reasons for life jackets and other safety measures to be used.

1. Shall supervise all activity at the boating area during classes and general free time periods.
2. Shall be on duty and assist with special activities at the waterfront, such as water carnival, as scheduled by each camp.
3. Shall be on duty and assist with day camp and other special programs utilizing the waterfront facilities in coordination and cooperation through the Program Director/Coordinator.
4. 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.

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.

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