JCC Apachi Day Camp Aquatics Director (Old Town)

JCC Chicago•Chicago, IL

3d•$4,500 - $5,700•Onsite

About The Position

JCC Chicago is seeking talented Aquatics Directors to enhance career-building skills such as leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relationship management. This role offers the opportunity to create exciting experiences and lasting memories while spending the summer with many new friends. The Aquatics Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, and implementing of the swim program at a JCC Apachi Day Camp, including training and supervising all related staff.

Requirements

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills in accordance with American Red Cross standards and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics.
Experience in instruction and management of aquatics programs.
Experience supervising staff and following pool schedules and class schedules.
Experience maintaining a positive work environment for all staff.
Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.
Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification required.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of day camp preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in required safety trainings.
Prevent and reduce accidents and injuries.
Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions to leadership team.
Be available to teach and/or guard as needed.
Be available to answer questions from staff, campers, and families.
Maintain (and possibly procure) tot docks, pool noodles, and other pool toys/accessories. This includes cleaning, storing, and repairing as needed.
Organize and maintain pool area and locker rooms.
Train and evaluate camp swim staff.
Review staff, class, and pool scheduling.
Execute instructional swim programs.
Oversee all required safety and quality training, drills, and documentation.
Maintain concise records essential for control, evaluation, and reporting to leadership team.
Remain current in required certifications.
Support swim staff with processing camper swim reports, either by hand or via SwimGen, including providing sufficient time and access to devices and workspaces.
Proofread all swim reports to ensure they are grammatically correct, everything is spelled correctly, and appropriate for families to receive.