Aquatics Director - Southold, NY
About The Position
The Aquatics Director coordinates and directs the development and implementation of aquatics programming, including swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. The position supervises senior and junior camp counselors to ensure quality programming in the aquatics subject area. This is an exempt, temporary seasonal position scheduled from June 1, 2027, through August 22, 2027. Salary is $7,700–$11,400 per season. The role requires travel and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as appropriate. No relocation or visa sponsorship is available.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old to comply with New York State Department of Health regulations.
- Meet one of the following experience requirements: one year as an aquatics director; two years as a lifeguard at a children's camp; two seasons of previous experience totaling at least 12 weeks as a children's camp lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach supervised by more than one lifeguard at a time; or at least 18 weeks of previous lifeguard experience at a swimming pool or bathing beach supervised by more than one lifeguard at a time.
- Current lifeguard and waterfront certification 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.
- Current Basic Swim Instructor Certification or ability to obtain one.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to supervise and organize staff members.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with the position.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Lifeguard and Progressive Swimming Instructor or Water Safety Instructor certificates are preferred.
- Certification for teaching lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and direct the development and implementation of aquatics programs, including swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding.
- Supervise senior and junior camp counselors to ensure quality programming in the aquatics subject area.
- Supervise and organize staff members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
