The Course Itself
It's five days. But it'll feel a little longer than that.
We simulate a waterfront staff orientation but instead of 'regular' staff, this orientation is populated by future waterfront leaders. Each element of 'orientation' is simultaneously real-time training and also deep dives into instructional theory, leadership techniques, and the Xs and Os of a safe day at a camp waterfront. From rescue scenarios to leadership crisis, your candidate will DO and THINK and TRAIN as they get ready to lead their own staff.
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What they learn, interpersonally
- To read and intervene in staff dynamics
- To establish and maintain own credibility
- Decision-making frameworks
- To inscribe own authority
- To empower subordinates
- To make a waterfront safe and fun
- To discipline without punishing
What they learn,
practically
- To plan and execute orientation for own staff
- To teach how to teach, and what to look for during instructional sessions
- How to organize swim lesson and boating instruction programs over the course of summer
- Lost Bather Drills (LBDS)
- What to look for in staff skills training
- How to build and train on waterfront emergency action plans (EAPs)
- How to run in-summer trainings
- How to interact productively with camp leadership
Certifications
- Waterfront Leadership Course Certification
- ARC Lifeguard Management Certification
* NOTE: WLS is NOT a standard lifeguard or WSI certification course. HOWEVER, it does meet and/or exceed the ACA National Standards requirements for training of an Aquatics Supervisor.