Waterfront Director (Camp Pennyroyal)

Job Description

Job Description

About Camp And The Role

Camp Pennyroyal, a 180-acre Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana overnight camp near Owensboro, KY, serves Girl Scouts in grades 4–12 with traditional activities like boating, archery, and ropes courses. Programs are led by paid staff and volunteers.

The Waterfront Director oversees all swimming and boating programs, equipment, and beachfront safety. This role trains and supervises unit staff and campers, creates lifeguard rotations, plans drills, maintains safety standards, and supports camp programs when the waterfront is closed. As part of the Director Team, this position may act as Camp Director when needed and participates in daily camp activities.

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Benefits, Compensation & Dates

Staff receive room, board, and most meals, along with a supportive community environment. Seasonal salary is $4,508. Camp runs May 22–July 14.

Responsibilities

● Ensure safety in all aquatic activities

● Facilitate trainings and supervise staff

● Schedule swim/boating lessons

● Coach swimming and small-craft skills

● Run safety drills

● Perform equipment and facility checks

● Supervise campers on water and land

● Support unit programs

● Manage aquatic schedules, supplies, and behavioral expectations

● Assist with team building, conflict resolution, evaluations, and daily program delivery

● Ensure compliance with policies

● Rotate nightly duties

● Report incidents of abuse

● Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

● Non-traditional and long work hours are expected. The Waterfront Director typically receives breaks between sessions. The Waterfront Director is always on call when campers are on property.
● Long hours; on-call when campers are present; private quarters; outdoor work in varied weather; assist with ropes and waterfront; walk/hike daily on uneven terrain.

REQUIREMENTS

● Current certifications in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, and Waterfront Life-guarding (strongly preferred);

● 1 year each of childcare/youth program, supervisory, and administrative experience;

● Age 21+;

● Strong communication and organizational skills;

● Valid driver's license;

● Able to teach canoeing/kayaking/paddleboarding

● Swimming proficiency;

● Must pass background checks, complete required forms, support Girl Scout mission, and promote diversity and safety.

COUNCIL COMPETENCIES

● Ensure diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated into the work of the council.

● Support the Girl Scout mission, vision, and values of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana and live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

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