Aquatics Supervisor | Summer 2025

Company Description

Camp Curiosity is located on a 50 acre farm in Doylestown, PA. We offer programs for campers aged Preschool - Kindergarten in our younger camp programs and Grade 1 - 6 in our older camp programs. Camp Curiosity is home of Curiosity Academy, Curiosity Shoppe, Toddler Center, & Doylestown Pickleball.

Camp Curiosity offers a fun spin on the traditional camp experience that allows campers to engage in a variety of activities focused on our four core areas: DISCOVER, EXPLORE, INVENT, and CREATE.

Job Description

Make a big splash this summer at Camp Curiosity!

The role of the Aquatics Supervisor is to lead the Aquatics team in providing a safe and fun experience at our Aquatic Center and pond; as well as being responsible for overseeing and facilitating our instructional swim program. In addition, the Aquatic Supervisor will provide support to the camp leadership in supervising camp groups.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall Aquatic management of lifeguards, camp swim lessons, and safety of the pools, pond, and other water activities. 
• Supervision of the lifeguard team at the Aquatic Center and Pond or other water activities. 
• Maintenance of the pool and pool area for cleanliness, organization, free of litter, and safety.
• Work closely with the camp leadership on scheduling/activities.
• Ensure an accurate pool check record is maintained on a daily and weekly basis.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group water activities each week. 
• Lead swim instructor to instruct age-appropriate swimming skills to campers based on guidelines by the ARC.
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
• Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to camp leadership.
• Help guide Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to have a deeper understanding of leadership and counseling skills.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas, including but not limited to enforcing pool rules and safety procedures.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Be flexible and fill in where needed.
• Have a great attitude!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 yrs old.
• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s preferred.
• 2 years experience working with children or in the area of instruction.
• 1-3 years of leadership and supervisory experience, preferred. 
• 1-3 years of aquatic experience.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with independence, motivation, and responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have valid certification for the duration of the summer session in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training AND Water Safety Instruction (WSI).
• Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certifications and/or Lifeguard/WSI Certifications at time of hire or able to obtain before session start date.
• Must be able to obtain Background Clearances, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearances, and Mandated Reporter Training (will change with regulations).

Additional Information

Camp Curiosity will be hosting a CPR and Lifeguard Certification class in June 2025, dates TBD.

Camp Curiosity, Curiosity Shoppe, and Toddler Center is an equal opportunity child care provider and employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.