Camp Courageous

Assistant Aquatic Director Job Description

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Responsible to:  Aquatics Director

 

Qualifications:

  1. Must be of legal age.
  2. Sincere and genuine interest in working with individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
  3. Interest, knowledge and skills in field of swimming.
  4. Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities and programming in swimming preferred.
  5. Must have Medication Manager certification for Iowa or in-house Medication Manager Course within 30 days. Adult & Child Mandatory Reporter
  6. CPO Certification a plus.
  7. Current Lifeguard certification. Must have Waterfront Lifeguard certification within 6 months.
  8. Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
  9. Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time; ability to tolerate a variety of weather conditions; ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs.
  10. CDL license encouraged.

 

Position Overview:

With the aid of the Program Director and Aquatics Director, the Assistant Aquatics Director is responsible for organizing and administering a quality aquatics program.  The Assistant Aquatic Director is responsible for the safety and welfare of all campers participating in swimming activities.

 

General Responsibilities:  Assistant Aquatic Director

  1. Develop and implement quality swimming activities geared to the specific age group and ability level of the campers.
  2. Organize and expand total program, developing activities with the goals and objectives of the program in mind.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

  1. Full participation in orientation program with leadership role in swimming area.
  2. Be aware of all safety rules and procedures. Make safety top priority in all activities.
  3. Uphold all camp policies.
  4. Be present at program meeting to:
    1. Receive information about camper groups related to programming.
    2. Work with program staff to develop a schedule of activities in the swimming area for the upcoming camper group.
    3. Provide input for developing evening programs, all camp activities, and special events.
    4. If available assist with clean-up of evening programs.
  5. Be present at staff meetings to:
    1. Work with other staff to ensure quality programming the in the swimming area.
  6. Be present at scheduling meetings to:
    1. Explain new activities and make needed announcements.
    2. Double check counselor’s schedules each week.
  7. Communicate to Aquatics Director any concerns or ideas relating to camper problems, program activities or staff working relationships.
  8. Support the Aquatics Director in their duties, as they consider appropriate and necessary.
  9. Familiarize yourself as much as possible with campers’ individual backgrounds and needs by reading applications of campers before they arrive.

 

Additional Specific Responsibilities:

  1. Plan at least five hours of swimming activities each day, Monday through Thursday.
  2. Have schedule planned and posted by 2 PM each Sunday in the summer.
  3. Organize and maintain supplies and equipment in the pool building.
  4. Report equipment needs and repairs.