Aquatics Director - Southold, NY

Cornell University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 7,700 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a temporary Association Camp Program Specialty Director to coordinate and direct its aquatics program for summer camps. The role involves supervising both senior and junior counselors to ensure high-quality programming across swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboard activities.

Candidates should hold lifeguard, waterfront, CPR, and basic swimming instructor certifications, with strong organizational and leadership abilities and willingness

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and leadership skills required.
• Ability to supervise and organize staff members.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the development and implementation of aquatics program including but not limited to: swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboard, etc.
• Supervise senior and junior camp counselors to effect quality programming in the subject area.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

Lifeguard Certification

CPR Certification

Waterfront Certification

Job description

Coordinate and direct the development and implementation of aquatics program including but not limited to: swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboard, etc. Supervise senior and junior camp counselors to effect quality programming in the subject area.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old to comply with New York State Department of Health regulations.
• One year experience as aquatics director or two years experience as a lifeguard at a children's camp or two seasons of previous experience consisting cumulatively of at least 12 weeks as a children's camp lifeguard, as specified in subdivision (g) of this section, at a swimming pool or bathing beach which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; or at least 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard, at a swimming pool or bathing beach which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time
• Current lifeguard and waterfront Certification as approved by the Local Health Department
• Current CPR for Professional Rescuer certificate or other CPR certification approved by the local Department of Health
• Lifeguard Supervision and Management certificate is required.
• Current or ability to obtain a Basic Swim Instructor Certification
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise and organize staff members.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lifeguard and Progressive Swimming Instructor or Water Safety Instructor certificates are preferred.
• Certification for teaching lifeguarding / First Aid and CPR

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $7,700 - $11,400.00 per season

Schedule: EXEMPT - TEMP: June 1, 2027 - August 22, 2027

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

Job Title: Association Temporary Camp Program Specialty Director

Level: TMP

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Company:

Contact Name: Ashley Downs

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