What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool Director position at Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey?
Description
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment! At Jockey Hollow, there are 212 pristine acres to explore and enjoy. With a large "L"-shaped swimming pool, Low Ropes Challenge Course and Zip Line, beautiful equestrian center, archery range, playing field, and adventurous hiking trails, the fun is endless!
The Pool Director is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of pool activities that are fun, safe and appropriate to campers' ages and abilities They also ensure compliance with GSUSA, NJ Youth Safety Act, Department of Health and ACA standards. They are responsible for pool activities with unit plans and other specialized camp events and will direct and supervise the pool staff.
Immediate Supervisor: Camp Director
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Follow and enforce all safety rules and regulations of the pool in line with Girl Scout, ACA, ARC, and NJ Youth Camp standards
- Attend pre-camp training
- Conduct skills test for all pool staff during pre-camp training
- Organize aquatic programs; create swim schedule for units
- Train, direct, and supervise lifeguards
- Monitor completion of swim level recognition form by lifeguards to be sent home each session with each camper
- Communicate with Camp Director about problems, changes, and make suggestions related to aquatic activities and personnel problems/changes
- Integrate aquatic activities with unit plans and other specialized camp events
- Document and diligently report any health and welfare concerns to the Camp Health Supervisor
- Maintain proper camper-staff ratios according to outlined standards
- Conduct opening and closing site inspection of equipment, caps, buddy system, and swimming records
- Collaborate with Program Director to plan and conduct special aquatic events
- Coordinate and supervise swimming program for overnights and assure assigned pool staff are on duty at designated times
- Conduct lost swimmer rescue drills, in-service training, and staff meetings weekly
- Take pre and post camp inventory of all pool equipment, providing Camp Director with requests
- Maintain cleanliness and order of pool and surrounding areas
- Keep accurate records of pool tests and report any problems immediately to the Camp Ranger
- Manage care and use of all pool equipment and arrange necessary repairs
- Assure the pool and pool house are kept in clean and safe condition at all times
- Follow guidelines of the American Red Cross in swimming instruction procedures, submit course record sheets to American Red Cross within two weeks
- Maintain alertness for campers and staff in the water and their needs
- Lead and assist in swimming lessons
- Report any waterfront concerns to the Camp Director
- Maintain cleanliness of pool, equipment, and surrounding areas
- Assist Program Director with implementation of rainy day programs
- Learn and perform emergency procedures effectively
- Maintain current American Red Cross swimming skill requirements, certification requirements, and documentation of related activities
- Promote high camper and staff morale
- Write and submit a seasonal report of aquatics area and activities
- Understand and practice aquatics procedures, health, and safety
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must have current and valid certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid), WSI, Lifeguard Management
- Must practice strict safety procedures while using sound judgement
- Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights
- Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for various lengths of time
- Knowledge of and ability to enforce Girl Scouts, American Camp Association, DOH, and NJ Youth Camp safety procedures
- Must be attentive, efficient, and timely
- Regularly speak, read, write, interpret, and respond to words in the English language
- Must be able to communicate well with other staff and community partners
- Experience in supervision strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
- Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
- Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
- Must be able to work in a rustic camp environment with limited access to electricity, cell phone service and internet.
Daily Rate: $143 (new staff) - $167 per day (returning staff). This is based on a 7.5 hour work day, which translates to $19.07 - $22.27 hourly respectively.
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Salary : $19 - $22
