Summer Camp Aquatics Director
About The Position
Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment, which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Aquatics Director for its Summer Camp Program, running from June 29 to July 31, 2026.
Requirements
- Strong background in aquatics, swimming, or water-based instruction
- Experience supervising staff and children in a camp, school, or athletic setting
- Current lifeguard certification (or ability to obtain prior to camp)
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain prior to camp)
Nice To Haves
- Water Safety Instruction certificate strongly preferred.
- Prior collegiate swimming, water polo, or coaching experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aquatics programming, including daily pool operations, scheduling, lessons, and supervision
- Ensure all pool activities follow established safety protocols and best practices
- Maintain clear group and lifeguard assignments and smooth transitions throughout the swim day
- Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies or safety concerns
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