🌊Now Hiring: Waterfront Director – Residential Summer Camp (Seasonal)
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc.
📍 Rock Hill Camp | 🗓️ Seasonal, Full-Time
💰 $4,450 – $4,950 (Seasonal Stipend)
Make Waves This Summer 🌞
Spend your summer leading unforgettable waterfront experiences while making a lasting impact on campers’ confidence, safety, and love for the outdoors. As the Waterfront Director, you’ll oversee all aquatic programming—from swimming and boating to safety leadership—while mentoring a team and creating a fun, structured, and safe environment.
If you're a strong leader with aquatics experience and a passion for youth development, this is your chance to combine purpose with adventure.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, organize, and oversee all waterfront activities, including swimming, boating, and canoeing
- Supervise and mentor lifeguards and waterfront staff, including pre-camp training and ongoing coaching
- Ensure full compliance with safety standards set by Girl Scouts, the American Camp Association, and NYS Department of Health
- Assess camper swim levels and provide instruction (if certified as a Water Safety Instructor)
- Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for campers, staff, and visitors
- Oversee maintenance and proper use of all waterfront equipment (boats, canoes, lifesaving gear)
- Monitor water quality, maintain required records, and support safety audits and reporting
- Partner with camp leadership to integrate waterfront programming into the full camp experience
- Respond to incidents and coordinate with the Health Director and Camp Director as needed
What You Bring
- Age 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard (Waterfront) Certification or Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
- Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent)
- At least 3 seasons of waterfront or aquatics experience
- Experience supervising or training staff is strongly preferred
- Strong judgment, leadership, and communication skills
- Willingness to complete aquatics management/supervision training
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and stay active for extended periods
- Comfortable lifting/carrying 15+ lbs
- Ability to navigate outdoor terrain and work in varying weather conditions
Why You’ll Love This Role
- 🌲 Spend your summer outdoors in a beautiful camp setting
- 💡 Build leadership and management experience
- 🤝 Make a meaningful impact on youth development
- 🌊 Lead a dynamic, high-energy waterfront program
- ☀️ Be part of a supportive, mission-driven camp community
About Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson empowers girls across the Hudson Valley through leadership development, outdoor adventure, and community-building experiences that last a lifetime.