Aquatics Director

Summitbsa; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Uniform provided

Work hours: 45–55 per week

Job summary

Summitbsa in Glen Jean, West Virginia, seeks a capable aquatics program lead to deliver high-quality experiences for scouts and guests. You will guide staff, plan lessons, and present to groups of youths while upholding Scout Oath and Law in daily operations.

Responsibilities include training, paperwork, and maintaining safe, orderly program areas. Candidates should be prepared to obtain required lifeguard and aquatics credentials before season start and participate in background screening as

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading teams, preferably with Summit employment
• Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification or ability to obtain before start
• NCS Aquatics Director Card or ability to obtain before start
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Responsibilities

• Lead department staff, including scheduling and training.
• Teach aquatics-based merit badges and lessons.
• Present in front of groups of 2–24 youth and transfer knowledge.
• Submit advancement paperwork to supervisor promptly.
• Assist with setup, maintenance, and takedown of program areas.
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Teams

Tools

Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification

NCS Aquatics Director Card

Job description

Position Overview

Provide high quality aquatics-based opportunities for all guests while fostering an environment of fun and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead department staff, including admin items such as scheduling and training
• Teach aquatics-based merit badges a lessons
• Present in front of group sizes of 2-24 youth and transfer knowledge
• Turn in advancement paperwork to supervisor in a timely manner
• Assist with the set-up, maintenance, and take down of program areas
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions

• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership

• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21+
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard instructor certification or ability to obtain before the start of the season
• Current NCS Aquatics Director card or ability to obtain before the start of the season
• Required 2+ yr. leading teams, prefer 2+ Summit employment
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, swim, and paddle up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
• Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55

Desired Traits

• High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
• Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds