First Aid and CPR Requirement:
Every staff MUST be certified in (at least) Basic First-Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (Adult, Child, and AED) before you arrive for Staff Training. All Waterfront staff must have First Aid & CPR certifications as well as a valid Lifeguarding certification. If you need assistance with finding courses please email hiring@donleecenter.org
Staff Development Requirement:
It is a requirement that all staff attend one of our staff development events, Weekend Staff Development or Week-Long Staff Development.
Weekend Staff Development is for high school aged students as they typically cannot attend Week-Long Staff Development due to school still being in session. Weekend Staff Development must be attended in its entirety. We welcome high school aged students to attend Week-Long Staff Development as well, or parts of it, if their school schedule allows.
Week-Long Staff Development is for college aged students, as most colleges are out of school by the time we begin staff development. Exceptions can be made for college aged staff to attend Weekend Staff Development instead, but this will be on a case by case basis. Week-Long Staff Development must be attended in its entirety.
Waterfront Staff Development is a requirement for all staff who are accepted onto waterfront staff, these jobs involve direct water supervision such as lifeguards and sailing. Lifeguard certification is also a requirement to be on waterfront staff. Your lifeguard certification must be complete and current by the time of Waterfront Staff Development.
Leadership Staff Development is a requirement for staff who are accepted onto the summer leadership team. These jobs include but are not limited to, Sail Master, Assistant Sail Master, Head Counselors, OLS Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinator.
Staff Development dates are as follows:
Weekend Staff Development: March 7-9, 2025
Leadership Staff Development: May 19-25, 2025
Waterfront Staff Development: May 23-26, 2025
Week-Long Staff Development: May 28-June 4, 2025