Camp Aquatics Director

Why ESF Camps?

• Make a positive impact on children and youth (ages Preschool-8th grade) while receiving comprehensive training.
• Flexible summer schedule with the opportunity to work up to 10 consecutive weeks
• Become a motivated leader and gain experience supervising children while building long lasting relationships
• Internships, field work, continuing education credits, lifeguard, and specialty certification reimbursement
• FREE camp tuition for children of team members
• Employee referral bonus program

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Be present at pool at all times
• Record incidents concerning the pool
• Manage Assistant Aquatics Director and team of lifeguards/swim instructors
• Teach new lifeguards how to instruct swim lessons for campers
• Perform pool maintenance duties and complete water logs
• Know and understand each swimming skill level and the skills that are taught
• Group supervision of campers with attention to: behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development
• Inform site director of any concerns regarding the health and safety of the campers.
• Communicate with clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community.
• Demonstrate the ESF Core Values and Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Previous experience working with children in a supervisory or administrative capacity
• Performance management and facilitation experience preferred
• 2-4 years administrative/leadership experience required
• Teaching certification preferred
• Must have all certifications: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid Certification, Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification; Current local Pool Operator's Certification. (Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred)
• Typical hours are:3 days/week: 7:30am-4:30pm, 2 days/week, 8:00am-6:00pm; Monday - Friday. Start and end times may vary depending on location and camp.
• It is understood you will complete all trainings and pre-employment credentials required by ESF and the state you are working in.
• Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
• Respond to emergency situations which may include running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion
• Maintain the "ESF Look" at all times

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to and takes direction from the Site Director.