Aquatics Director- Camp Nazareth

Salary plus food and room and board is provided.

Department: Camp Nazareth

Job Title: Camp Aquatics Director

Date: 02/24

Reports to: Camp Director

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

· Must be at least 21 years of age with 2 years of college and have a minimum of

One season of previous experience as a Camp Aquatics Director at a New York State Children’s Camp

OR

Two seasons of previous experience consisting cumulatively of at least 12 weeks as a children’s camp lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach which had more than one lifeguard supervising at a time.

OR

At least 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time.

· Current Lifeguard Supervision Certificate

· Current Water Safety Instructor Certification matching NYS requirements for Level II beach or be willing to obtain necessary certification prior to camp.

· Current CPR (within 1 year) and First Aid Certification (within 3 years)

· Experience in residential or day camp environments preferred.

· Ability to work well with others in a team setting.

· Ability to always act as a positive role model.

· Ability to always maintain professional boundaries with campers and staff.

· Employment is contingent upon approval from Oneida County Health Department. This includes clearance from the NYS Sex Offender Registry and any other regulatory governmental requirements.

Major Function:

Administrative

· Direct all waterfront activities including a strict water safety program.

· Ensure maximum safety of all staff and campers when at waterfront (boating or swimming)

· Develop and implement Red Cross swimming program.

· Supervise waterfront and boat staff.

· Evaluate all staff and campers upon arrival and place in appropriate swim categories.

· Maintain detailed waterfront log for Oneida County Health Department

· Annually review and document review of Camp Nazareth’s Safety Plan for swimming.

· Maintain beachfront first aid kit in waterfront supply room.

· Inventory and maintain waterfront safety equipment, canoes/rowboats, and paddles.

· Maintain beach.

· Implement lost camper water search and direct lifeguard staff.

· Direct camper “buddy system”

· Inform Director of any situations jeopardizing the health/safety of staff/campers

· Assist in programming during non-waterfront activities.

· Water testing at beach and for bath and kitchen water systems.

· Responds to waterfront emergencies.

· Serve as Lifeguard as needed.

· Uphold Camp Nazareth’s philosophy and always enforce proper policy and procedures

Supervisory

· Supervise waterfront and boat staff.

Catholic Charities Agency and Community

· Attending all internal staff meetings and program related meetings, as necessary.

· Participate in in-service training sessions, workshops, conferences and/or continuing education programs within Catholic Charites or the larger community, as necessary.

· Participate in other duties, programs and activities within the Department as directed.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $3,300.00 - $3,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid training

License/Certification:

• Lifeguard Supervision Certificate (Required)
• Water Safety Instructor Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodgate, NY 13494 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,300 - $3,500