Leadership Role: Waterfront Director – YMCA Camp Pepin
YMCA Camp Pepin/Red Wing YMCA, Stockholm, Maine, United States
Leadership Role: Waterfront Director – YMCA Camp Pepin
and the job listing Expires on February 13, 2026
Quick Facts Job Type:
Seasonal Leadership Level:
Leader Reports to:
Camp Pepin Director, Program Director Pay:
$450/week Dates:
June 4 – August 10, 2026 Location:
Stockholm, WI (Lake Pepin waterfront; live-on-site during camp) Minimum Requirements:
20+ years old
Experience working with or instructing youth
Leadership Experience
Proficiency in swimming and boating activities
Driver’s License
Must be able to obtain/become certified in
First Aid/CPR
and
Lifeguarding
(camp provides Red Cross certification during staff training).
Description The Waterfront Director leads Camp Pepin’s Lake Pepin waterfront – setting the standard for
safety, staff readiness, and high-quality instruction . This is one of camp’s most defining and highest-risk areas, and safety is paramount. You’ll train lifeguards and staff, run emergency drills, and make critical decisions related to weather, water quality, and safety protocols with the Camp Director.
In addition, the Waterfront Director is a primary instructor for waterfront activities – including
kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, sailing, and swimming
– while also evaluating counselors’ teaching proficiency and ensuring equipment is inspected and ready. Alongside your waterfront leadership, you contribute as a camp-wide leader by collaborating with other staff and supporting the overall camp experience as needed.
Essential Functions
Ensure Safety
– Implement and enforce all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Procedures for waterfront activities; make critical decisions on weather, water quality, and lifeguard coverage in collaboration with the Camp Director.
Lead Staff Training and Drills
– Conduct in-service sessions, safety trainings, and emergency drills for lifeguards and staff, ensuring proficiency in procedures and emergency responses.
Oversee Waterfront Instruction
– Serve as the primary instructor for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, sailing, and swimming; develop and adapt curriculum to meet camper needs.
Maintain Equipment
– Conduct daily safety checks and regular maintenance of all waterfront equipment to ensure it is safe, functional, and ready for use.
Support Staff Development
– Mentor and support counselors throughout the summer; provide ongoing feedback and contribute to their professional growth.
Foster Camper Development and Supervision
– Apply youth development principles; ensure campers are safely supervised while engaging in meaningful and inclusive waterfront activities.
Contribute to Camp Pepin’s Legacy
– Embody YMCA/Camp Pepin mission and values; uphold high standards of service and commitment to foster a positive camp environment.
Expected Hours of Work Program Staff hours are generally
midmorning Sundays through Friday evenings . Program Staff are expected to be onsite
24 hours/day
while camp is in operation.
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Quick Facts Job Type:
Seasonal Leadership Level:
Leader Reports to:
Camp Pepin Director, Program Director Pay:
$450/week Dates:
June 4 – August 10, 2026 Location:
Stockholm, WI (Lake Pepin waterfront; live-on-site during camp) Minimum Requirements:
20+ years old
Experience working with or instructing youth
Leadership Experience
Proficiency in swimming and boating activities
Driver’s License
Must be able to obtain/become certified in
First Aid/CPR
and
Lifeguarding
(camp provides Red Cross certification during staff training).
Description The Waterfront Director leads Camp Pepin’s Lake Pepin waterfront – setting the standard for
safety, staff readiness, and high-quality instruction . This is one of camp’s most defining and highest-risk areas, and safety is paramount. You’ll train lifeguards and staff, run emergency drills, and make critical decisions related to weather, water quality, and safety protocols with the Camp Director.
In addition, the Waterfront Director is a primary instructor for waterfront activities – including
kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, sailing, and swimming
– while also evaluating counselors’ teaching proficiency and ensuring equipment is inspected and ready. Alongside your waterfront leadership, you contribute as a camp-wide leader by collaborating with other staff and supporting the overall camp experience as needed.
Essential Functions
Ensure Safety
– Implement and enforce all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Procedures for waterfront activities; make critical decisions on weather, water quality, and lifeguard coverage in collaboration with the Camp Director.
Lead Staff Training and Drills
– Conduct in-service sessions, safety trainings, and emergency drills for lifeguards and staff, ensuring proficiency in procedures and emergency responses.
Oversee Waterfront Instruction
– Serve as the primary instructor for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, sailing, and swimming; develop and adapt curriculum to meet camper needs.
Maintain Equipment
– Conduct daily safety checks and regular maintenance of all waterfront equipment to ensure it is safe, functional, and ready for use.
Support Staff Development
– Mentor and support counselors throughout the summer; provide ongoing feedback and contribute to their professional growth.
Foster Camper Development and Supervision
– Apply youth development principles; ensure campers are safely supervised while engaging in meaningful and inclusive waterfront activities.
Contribute to Camp Pepin’s Legacy
– Embody YMCA/Camp Pepin mission and values; uphold high standards of service and commitment to foster a positive camp environment.
Expected Hours of Work Program Staff hours are generally
midmorning Sundays through Friday evenings . Program Staff are expected to be onsite
24 hours/day
while camp is in operation.
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