Aquatics Director - Southold, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension; New York (NY); On-site; USD 7,700 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension in New York is seeking an Association Temporary Camp Program Specialty Director to coordinate aquatic programming across activities such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding, directing program design and quality.

You will supervise senior and junior camp counselors, manage staff and schedules, ensure compliance with health regulations, and meet travel and scheduling demands for a summer season.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and meet NYS DOH requirements.
• Experience as aquatics director or lifeguard experience at a children's camp.
• Current lifeguard and waterfront certifications; CPR certification.
• Leadership and staff supervision abilities; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the development and implementation of aquatics program across activities (swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboard).
• Supervise senior and junior camp counselors to ensure high-quality programming.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Organization

Communication

Time management

Education

Lifeguard Certification

CPR for Professional Rescuer

Waterfront Certification

Basic Swim Instructor Certification

Lifeguard Supervision and Management Certificate

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

Contact Name

Ashley Downs

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

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