Assistant Aquatics Director for Day Camp

Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in summer camps is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Aquatics Director to lead a dynamic team of lifeguards and swim instructors. This role involves ensuring safety at multiple pool complexes while fostering a positive work environment for staff. With a focus on team morale and effective swim instruction, the ideal candidate will bring extensive lifeguarding experience and strong leadership skills. Join this supportive organization that values professional growth and offers unique perks, including free on-site housing during the camp season. If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences for campers, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free on-site housing

Top pay

Supportive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a lifeguard at a large facility.
• Experience supervising a large staff and working with children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety on the pool deck and adherence to regulations.
• Oversee employee recognition and team building activities.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR/AED Certification

Staff Supervision

Swim Instruction

Team Building

Education

Lifeguard Management Certification

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Job description

Assistant Aquatics Director for Day Camp

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Are you a swimming professional looking for a summer job? Do you like helping young adults learn to excel at lifeguarding? If so, please read on! The Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds (HKC) is seeking an experienced lifeguard and swim instructor to join our aquatics team as an Assistant Aquatics Director for Operations & Lifeguarding (AADOL) at HKC Rockland County.

About The Role

The Assistant Aquatics Director for Operations & Lifeguarding, under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, is responsible for ensuring a lifeguard operations and boating run smoothly. Working with a staff of 100 swim instructor/lifeguards spread across three pool complexes (seven pools in total), the Assistant Aquatics Director OL is responsible for creating a structured, supporting and enriching environment for the aquatics staff as they lifeguard and teach swim effectively for 1400 campers daily.

Key Details:

• CAMP DATES: June 23 - August 19
• SALARY: $8000
• HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Free on-site housing is available

Key Responsibilities

The AADOL works in collaboration with the Assistant Aquatics Director for Instructional Swim (AADIS), supporting the Aquatics Director in ensuring the safety of the pool deck at all times, with proper supervision and adherence to DOH regulations. This person has primary oversight for the physical facilities and equipment at the pool complexes and ensuring that lifeguarding is happening at a high level.

The other primary focus is on the staff experience. This position oversees the employee recognition and incentive program, ensures feedback is given positively and constructively, and ensures team building and staff engagement activities are planned and executed.

Additionally, this individual is responsible for the boating program and non-swim instruction related paperwork.

As a supervisor, this person is expected to help foster a rewarding environment for the aquatics staff that inspires team morale, and encourages staff to produce quality work in their commitment to HKC's mission of enhancing the camp experience for the day camps who call HKC home.

Experience & Certifications

This individual must have current lifeguarding and CPR/AED certification, at least 3 years of experience working as a lifeguard at a large facility, and at least 3 years of experience supervising a large staff. Lifeguard Management certification, experience working with children of all ages, and experience teaching swim are required. The ideal candidate will also be certified as an American Red Cross lifeguard instructor and have experience with the American Red Cross swim program.

About The Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds

Home to 11 independently run Jewish Community Center day camps, HKC is a small Jewish not-for-profit managing three summer day camp facilities in Long Island, Rockland County, and Staten Island. We aim to provide children with positive experiences and learning opportunities in a safe environment.

We value our employees and offer top pay, unique perks, and a supportive work environment that promotes professional growth.

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