Assistant Aquatics Director for Day Camp

Overview Are you a swimming professional looking for a summer job? Do you like helping young adults learn to excel at lifeguarding or swim instruction? If so, please read on! 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 . About The Role 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. Key Details CAMP DATES: June 25 - August 14 SALARY: $8000 (prorated from start date) HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:15pm Free on-site housing is available Key Responsibilities The AAD works in collaboration with the Aquatics Director ensuring the safety of the pool deck at all times, with proper supervision and adhering to DOH regulations. This person has primary oversight for the physical facilities and equipment at the pool complexes and ensuring that lifeguarding is happening at a high level. The other primary focus is on the staff experience. This position coordinates the employee recognition and incentive program , ensures feedback is being given positively and constructively, and ensures team building and staff engagement activities are planned and executed. Additionally, this individual is responsible for the boating program and non-swim instruction related paperwork. As a supervisor, this person is expected to help foster 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. Experience & Certifications This individual must have current lifeguarding and CPR/AED certification, have had WSI certification and must have at least 3-years experience working as a lifeguard at a large facility and at least 1-year of experience supervising a large staff. The individual will need to obtain a Lifeguard Management certification, have experience working with children of all ages, and experience teaching swim. The ideal candidate will have experience with the American Red Cross swim program. About The Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Home to 11 independently run Jewish Community Center day camps, the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds is a small Jewish not-for-profit that manages and operates three facilities dedicated to summer day camping located in Long Island, Rockland County and Staten Island. We understand the impact that good experiences and learning can have on children. Our mission is to support our client camps so that any child who attends them can have a great and fulfilling summer while providing a safe environment. We take care of our employees because we know our camps wouldn\'t run as smoothly without them. To show our appreciation for all that they do, we offer our employees top pay as well as unique perks and a supportive work environment that allows them to feel comfortable and grow professionally. Ready to Join Our Team? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this temporary job with our nonprofit, please upload your resume and fill out our short, 2-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to hearing from you! Salary: $8000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds