Camp Sewataro

Position: Supervisor of the Sudbury Resident Swim Program

Season Dates: Weekends June 22 – September 1

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Pay: $25/hour

Desired Qualifications:

Required:

• At least 21 years of age
• LGT and CPR certifications

Experience:

• Experience lifeguarding
• Waterfront Supervision experience preferred

Responsible to: Town Liaison

General and specific responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Able to keep residents and staff safe and assist in an emergency situation. Able to follow direction and apply good judgment. Capable of effective and sustained mental, emotional, and social interaction with others in a community environment. Able to troubleshoot problems, and understand when it is appropriate to ask for help. Able to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Able to lead, motivate and support staff. Able to observe, process and provide meaningful feedback on staff performance.

Has to be capable of guarding/standing/walking/swimming on a 6-hour daily basis on varied terrain and in the direct sun.

Able to perform all Red Cross lifeguarding skills.

Position Purpose

To enhance the Sudbury resident Sewataro swim experience by providing a safe and fun environment for residents to enjoy. Provide management to the physical operation of the waterfront’s facilities and equipment.

Overall

• Assist with planning and implementing Sudbury Resident Swim program
• Oversee waterfront staff
• Evaluate swimming and search-and-rescue abilities
• Ensure lifeguards and security staff are working together effectively
• Adjust staff assignments and provide training based on findings from on-the-job observations.
• Training
• Pre-camp: Assist in developing and delivering training for Resident Swim Waterfront Staff
• Be a role model
• Maintain good attitude and behavior in interactions with residents and staff.
• Be familiar with and follow Sewataro procedures for rules, regulations, and mission.
• Manage the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area
• Weekly set up of the waterfront area for weekend resident swim.
• Help teach and monitor proper use of equipment.
• Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Survey waterfront area daily, and keep the area free of hazards and debris.
• Ensure the waterfront is in good condition for campers at the end of each weekend.
• Follow all waterfront safety measures and be ready to act in a waterfront crisis.
• Help to ensure compliance with MA state laws and regulations related to swimming, including Christian’s Law. Oversee…
• Swim assessments for minors
• Documentation of assessments and PFD fit test as appropriate
• Appropriate identification for non-swimmers and providing of PFDs
• Be physically able to work at the waterfront for long periods of time (in the sun, standing for prolonged periods, etc.

Inclement Weather

• On days when the weather is unsafe for swimming, work with the Town Liaison to make a determination to cancel. Assist in spreading the message that swim is canceled.

Emergencies

As the Waterfront Supervisor, you are a part of the Crisis Management Support Team (CMST). The CMST will implement the camp’s response to an emergency as directed by the Owners, or their alternates and/or designees. The duties of the members of the support team include executing any plans for communicating with staff, campers and parents, implementing any needed safety measures and addressing emergency camp ground or facility needs. More details outlining your specific responsibilities will be communicated to you before the summer.

Camp Sewataro