Camp Bristol Hills: Pool Director - Canandaigua, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

7d•$2,588•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is to provide youth with a unique, fun outdoor experience under the guidance of positive role models, emphasizing positive social interaction, environmental awareness, and skill building. The Pool Director is responsible for the safe operation of all activities at the pool, as well as the supervision of the lifeguarding staff. The Pool Director works with the Camp Educator to ensure the regular maintenance of the pumps, filters, and chemistry of the pool. The Pool Director is required to live on camp property for the duration of the camp season but does not live in a cabin with campers. Duration The Pool Director will assume this role on June 17, 2026. The Pool Director will work one and a half weeks of staff training, and 5 weeks of residential camp that run from Sunday morning to Friday evening each week. Specific dates of camp include a week of mandatory staff training June 24 through July 3 and then camper programming from July 5 – August 7, 2026. Pending availability, the Pool Director could begin work as early as June 1 as programming permits.

Requirements

21 years of age by the start of the summer season.
Experience working with youth in an outdoor camp setting.
Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Management, Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) and First Aid Responding to Emergencies (or equivalent) certifications.
Ability to communicate effectively with Camp Director, entire camp staff, campers, and camp families.
Incorporates teamwork and flexibility into their daily work style.
Ability to supervise and organize youth.

Responsibilities

Oversee all operations of the pool in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan approved by the New York State Department of Health.
Conduct swim assessments of campers and staff prior to their participation in any pool activities.
Provide instruction and leadership for swimming classes.
Provide leadership and supervision for staff and campers during afternoon and evening swimming programs.
Supervise, monitor, evaluate and train lifeguard staff regularly throughout the summer.
Train additional camp staff in appropriate pool monitoring behaviors.
Monitor ladders, railings, jumping board, lifesaving, and other equipment for soundness.
Coordinate daily maintenance routines including tidying the pool deck and surrounding areas, scrubbing/vacuuming the pool, and cleaning/sanitizing the locker rooms.
Conduct water testing daily, in cooperation with the Camp Educator, to monitor water quality and close the pool when water quality is not within the state mandated parameters.
Enforce camp rules and regulations; model standards for conduct as they pertain to camp staff and campers.
Establish good rapport and communicate with parents or guardians of campers on all matters related to camper experience.
Serve as a positive role model in language, appearance, and behavior.
Support and embrace diversity in all interactions with campers, other staff members, volunteers, and parents.
Implement programs that engage diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning styles.
Other duties may be assigned as required.
Be physically able to conduct emergency procedures, including water rescues.
Ensure campers are properly supervised at all times.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers and staff through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement and empowerment of youth.
Have visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting as well as physical symptoms of camper injury or illness.
Have auditory ability to respond appropriately to hazards and any camper concerns.
Be able to observe camper behavior in daily camp life, to respond verbally to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior.