Aquatics Coordinator

JCCs of North America • Rockville, MD

101d

About The Position

As a staff member at Capital Camps, all staff members should be able to serve as a positive role model for campers of all ages, develop positive relationships with individual campers and staff, adapt well to feedback and criticism, and always yearn to learn and grow as a professional and as a person. Staff should be able to react to complex situations, make quick decisions, and solve problems while protecting the interests of the campers and of camp. Collaboration with staff members and supervisors is essential, as is paying attention to detail.

Requirements

• Proven success in supervision, lifeguarding, and/or aquatics management.
• Availability for the summer season from Sunday, June 11 - Tuesday, August 15, including staff training weeks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise college-aged counselors and specialists working in unit or activity area.
• Have an intimate knowledge of camper and staff social, physical, and emotional status at all times.
• Participate in regular staff meetings as part of the Leadership Team.
• Participate in ongoing staff training throughout the summer.
• Model positive and appropriate behavior at all times.
• Develop, implement, and supervise unit and camp-wide special events and evening programs.
• Participate in Shmira (supervision) when needed, including late at night.
• Work closely with the Program Team on daily schedules to assure the successful execution of all programmatic curricula.
• Oversee staff and operations at the pool and lake including daily schedules and time off.
• Ensure safety and well-being of anyone at the pool or lake, including campers and staff.
• Setup and cleanup of pool and lake on a daily basis.
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans for swimming lessons with staff in advance of sessions.
• Accompany camp groups on off-site trip to provide supervision of swimming/boating.
• Engage all campers in activities, including those who are reluctant to participate.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings to keep staff apprised of key information.
• Collaborate with other members of the Leadership Team on special projects and daily schedules.
• Inventory supplies/equipment daily, ensuring all supplies/equipment are safe/appropriate to use.

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