Aquatics Director - Purpose of Position

Aid in training and oversight of counseling staff and ensure safety of all campers pertaining to aquatics, work side by side with the Program Director to help plan aquatics activities and ensure successful implementation of programmed activities

Specific Responsibilities

• Teach lifeguard training class to CiT’s
• Oversee responsibility for all waterfront activities
• Train and supervise all lifeguards and instructors
• Implement swim program that follows all lesson plans
• Maintain waterfront equipment and complete safety checks
• Make purchase recommendations to Program Director
• Administer waterfront emergency procedures and drills
• Organize waterfront staff time off and life guarding rosters
• Organize and supervise all waterfront camper activities
• Complete a post-summer written waterfront report
• Add creative twists to program
• Praise positive staff behavior
• Support staff and help them grow
• Manage undesired staff behavior in positive ways
• Help campers who need extra support
• Keep camp safe

Essential Functions

• Communicate to campers and counselors regarding safety regulations and emergency procedures specific to the water front
• Communicate and provide necessary instruction to campers and/or staff
• Visually and audibly identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to aquatic activities
• Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct the art activity to achieve camper development objectives