Camp Aquatics Director Haverford

The Haverford School Haverford, PA 19041, USA Description Join our team as an Aquatics Director and inspire young minds at camp! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast! An Aquatics Director is a leader who is responsible for the care and supervision of all campers and Team Members in the swimming pool area while implementing the Aquatics program, safety protocols, curriculum, and schedule. Why ESF? Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support. Unleash Your Potential: We offer opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits. Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children. Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values. Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off. Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network. Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles. Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children. Requirements: Leadership Background: 2-4 years’ leadership and staff supervision experience required. Performance management experience is preferred. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Teaching or related certification preferred. Certifications: Must have certifications: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid, Current local Pool Operator’s Certification. (Lifeguard Instructor Certification desirable) Experience: We are looking for experience teaching and working with children. Previous experience in classroom teaching, fieldwork, or a minimum of three (3) years of ESF experience. Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred. Hours: Typically, 4 days/week, 8:00am-5:00pm; 1 day/week, 8:00am-6:00pm; Monday-Friday Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director. Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding. Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp. Lead, Teach & Inspire: Lead and manage your team. Be present at the pool at all times. Implement ESF Aquatics program and curriculum. Ensure aquatics team members bring swim lessons to life for campers through participation, support, and guidance. Ongoing teaching and developing team members in swim instruction and lifeguarding. Lead meetings with the Team and coordinate their daily schedules. Conduct Team Member evaluations. Swimming Program Implement and oversee daily swim instruction to campers ages 3-14 at various skill levels. Ensure that weekly progress reports and other required paperwork are completed. Pool Operations: Implement and oversee proper pool procedures for opening, water quality (testing, chlorine, etc.), and closing. Record incidents concerning the pool. Perform and oversee pool maintenance duties. Safety & Teambuilding: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers and staff in the pool area with emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Conduct in-service trainings 3-5x/week in pool safety, lifeguarding, and swim instruction, emphasizing teamwork. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director. Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise team members and campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment. Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily. Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily. Adhere to all company policies. Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and team members. Reporting Relationships: Reports directly to and takes direction from the Site Director. Additional Responsibilities: 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 emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion. This job description is subject to change at any time. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr ESF Camps