Summer 2025 Family Camp Aquatics Coordinator

Ymcachicago; Twin Lake (MI); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a Family Camp Aquatics Coordinator for Summer 2025. This exciting role involves overseeing the daily operations of waterfront programs, ensuring safety standards, and leading a dedicated team to create memorable experiences for campers. With responsibilities ranging from training staff to organizing aquatic activities, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in a fun and engaging environment. If you're passionate about aquatics and leadership, this is the perfect chance to build your career while contributing to a strong community spirit.

Benefits

YMCA Membership

Discounted Programs

Housing Provided

Meals Provided

Qualifications

• 1+ year of aquatics and supervisory experience required.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and supervise waterfront programs at YMCA Family Camp.
• Train staff in safety standards and emergency procedures.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of all aquatic areas.

Skills

Aquatics Experience

Supervisory Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Leadership

Detail Oriented

Enthusiastic

Communication Skills

Education

YMCA or American Red Cross Certification

Job description

Summer 2025 Family Camp Aquatics Coordinator

Job Category: Recreation and Sports

Requisition Number: SUMME004531

Posted: December 19, 2024

Type: Part-Time

Location

YMCA Family Camp Pinewood

Are you looking for a FUN Summer Job where you can make a difference? YMCA Family Camp Pinewood is hiring a Family Camp Aquatics Coordinator for Summer 2025!

Take your passion and build a career.

The Aquatics Coordinator facilitates and supervises the day-to-day operation of the waterfront programs at YMCA Family Camp Pinewood.

Pay range starts at $700 bi-weekly, housing & meals provided.

What you’ll do:

• Organize interesting and safe programs that meet the camper's needs.
• Train staff in pool/waterfront safety standards and emergency procedures.
• Maintain high levels of safety standards and enforce strict safety standard rules at aquatic areas.
• Maintain high levels of lifeguard duty; pull any staff person not upholding those high standards.
• Assist with the overall functions of the camp daily schedule.
• Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of all aquatic areas and its equipment.
• Assist to supervise counselors.
• Organize and teach waterfront search and supervise practice drills.
• Responsible for security of the aquatic areas.
• Supervise camp staff working in the aquatic areas.
• Supervise and organize additional aquatic activities, i.e., swim parties, blobbing, etc.
• Responsible for aquatic keys loaned out to staff wanting to swim on time off.
• Report all injuries and complete required forms to the Operations Director.
• Assist in keeping the camp looking nice - pick up litter.
• Deal with any staff management issues promptly - report any staff issues to the Camp Director immediately.
• Evaluate camper swimming ability at the beginning of every session.
• Initiate a strict and efficient water safety program for the entire camp in keeping with the American Camping Association, YMCA, and Red Cross requirements.
• Serve as a positive role model for staff and campers, setting an example of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Follow opening and closing procedures for all aquatic areas; ensure aquatic areas are locked up and secured while not in use.
• Provide leadership to staff training.
• Assist in conducting mid-summer and end summer evaluations for counselors.
• Plan and implement camp waterfront programs and activities.

How you’ll do it:

• At least 1-year aquatics and supervisory experience.
• Must have current YMCA or American Red Cross certification as well as current First Aid, AED, CPR, and Oxygen Administration certifications or a willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person and meet other physical requirements required for job certification.
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations to assure the safety of all swimmers.
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.
• Ability to meet physical requirements based on job description.
• Ability to communicate and work with all ages of campers and skill levels.

Reasons to work at the YMCA:

• Be part of a team that cares about one another.
• Make a difference. Contribute to building a better, stronger community for all.
• When you work here, you will find opportunities to try new things. Every day is something new.
• YMCA Membership, discounted programs, and much more!

Child Abuse Prevention

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor.
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Enthusiastic

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.

Leader

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Self-Starter

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.