Summer Camp Seasonal Aquatics Specialist
About The Position
The Aquatics Specialist is responsible for all aspects of pool and/or waterfront programming including boating and fishing. This includes planning, preparation, and risk management. They will create safe, age-appropriate, adaptive programming for campers aged 8-17 years old. This staff member will oversee and support hourly lifeguards with the completion of daily tasks. Team Overview: The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally appropriate programs and recruits, processes, and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Requirements
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Hold or obtain valid Lifeguard & CPR for Professional Rescuer Certifications
- Ability to implement a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-17 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Strong understanding of waterfront risk management and emergency planning while keeping safety first in all situations
- Ability to manage a detailed schedule for a large team
- Ability to live on site
- Ability to support with program set up and tear down (including movement of materials up to 50 lbs.)
Nice To Haves
- 1 Year experience as a lifeguard or prior lifeguard certification preferred
- Boating, canoeing, or fishing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 18-29, 2026)
- Oversee the management of all aquatics areas in absence of Aquatics Manager (boating, fishing, swimming)
- In conjunction with the Aquatics Manager, coordinate lifeguard schedule to ensure aquatics and waterfront programs meet minimum staffing requirements
- Implement educational-driven programming for aquatics and waterfront programs and other program areas as needed
- Modify and adapt activities in response to weather and to meet medical, psychosocial, accessibility, and other camper needs to ensure an inclusive experience
- Ensure preparation of daily open/close checklists, inventory of supplies, accident/incident reports, and hourly lifeguard timesheets
- Oversee and perform daily pool cleaning and record chemical levels regularly
- Participate in and oversee weekly lifeguard skill checks and in-service trainings as directed by the Aquatics Manager
- Assist the Cabin Life team with maintaining appropriate supervision of campers, including providing overnight coverage in cabins as needed
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
