Assistant Aquatics Director for Day Camp

Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds•Orangeburg, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds (HKC) is seeking an experienced lifeguard and swim instructor to join our aquatics team as an Assistant Aquatics Director at HKC Rockland County. The Assistant Aquatics Director, under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, is responsible for ensuring our lifeguard operations, swim instruction, and boating run smoothly. Working with a staff of 100 swim instructor/lifeguards spread across three pool complexes (seven pools in total), the Assistant Aquatics Director is responsible for ensuring a structured, supporting and enriching environment exists for the aquatics staff as they lifeguard and teach swim effectively for 1500 campers daily.

Requirements

Current lifeguarding certification
Current CPR/AED certification
WSI certification
At least 3-years experience working as a lifeguard at a large facility
At least 1-year of experience supervising a large staff
Experience working with children of all ages
Experience teaching swim

Nice To Haves

Lifeguard Management certification
Experience with the American Red Cross swim program

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safety of the pool deck at all times, with proper supervision and adhering to DOH regulations.
Primary oversight for the physical facilities and equipment at the pool complexes.
Ensuring that lifeguarding is happening at a high-level.
Coordinating the employee recognition and incentive program.
Ensuring feedback is being given positively and constructively.
Ensuring team building and staff engagement activities are planned and executed.
Responsible for the boating program.
Responsible for non-swim instruction related paperwork.
Fostering a rewarding environment for the aquatics staff that inspires team morale, and encourages staff to produce quality work in their commitment to HKC's mission of enhancing the camp experience for the day camps who call HKC home.