What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Swim Counselor (Summer Internship) position at Camp Taconic?
Camp Taconic, a 7-week overnight camp in Western Massachusetts is looking for Instructional Swim Counselors for Summer 2025. Taconic is a traditional, coed camp with over 500 campers and 300 staff members.
This is a great opportunity for collegiate athletes to gain experience and make an impact on the development of young people. At Taconic, our instructional swim program is dedicated to providing a fun and challenging experience for campers age 7-11.
Responsibilities:
- Lead engaging swim classes for campers of all skill levels
- Assess swimmers' abilities and assist in placing in them in the correct swim group
- Help campers increase their confidence in the water
- Live with a group of campers and co-counselors and help to tend to their day-to-day needs
We provide room and board, a competitive salary, travel reimbursement, and opportunities for career development. This position can also be offered as an internship for current college students.