Job Title: Waterfront Coordinator
Type: Seasonal / Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Gospel Hill Camp and Assistant Director of Gospel Hill Camp

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a Christian ministry dedicated to serving the homeless, poor, and addicted in our community. By meeting physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, our Mission is changing lives!

SUMMARY:
Gospel Hill Camp is an established day/resident camp situated on Snail Lake in Shoreview, Minnesota. With minimal supervision a waterfront coordinator is responsible for maintaining a safe, fun and educational environment in all water related activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, guard and provide surveillance during aquatic activities to help prevent and to manage injuries.
• Provide patience, compassion, great listening and communication skills, Christian spirit and the ability to relate to children.
• Acquaint campers with the waterfront rules and guidelines.
• Provide swimming instructions to campers at all levels of proficiency in the water.
• Maintain a safe beachfront including the swim area, fishing dock, and boating areas.
• Maintain all waterfront equipment: life-saving equipment, canoes, and paddles.
• Train staff and volunteers regarding water activity responsibilities.
• Enforce all rules pertaining to waterfront activities for maximum safety, problem areas should be brought to Director immediately.
• Be available as the lifeguard for any waterfront activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized boathouse and changing rooms.
• After each swim time check changing rooms, hanging up towels and suits.
• At the end of the week collect everything from the changing rooms and bring to the Ministry Center lost & found area.
• When needed serve as a camp counselor, assisting in job rotations.
• Must enjoy working as part of a team to accomplish overall program goals.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate plus a minimum of one year additional education. Previous experience working at a camp is desirable but not required. Current American Red Cross certifications for Lifeguard, swim instructor and CPR required. Prior experience as lifeguard/swim instructor preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Able to support UGM’s statement of Christian faith and share that faith and knowledge with students and clients.
• Demonstrate emotional stability, good health and physical ability.
• Competent, cooperative and compassionate.
• Effective leadership experience and maturity is essential.
• Ability to define and solve problems.
• Self motivated and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Able to attend pre-camp orientation and successfully complete all required Staff Training Sessions.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed in a flexible environment, requiring the incumbent work both inside and outside.
• Must be able to lift and carry 20-30 lbs.
• Moderate exposure to physical risk.

To apply send resume and cover letter to jobinfo@ugmtc.org or fax to 651-222-7968, Attention Human Resources.