Camp Courageous
Aquatic Specialist Job Description
Responsible to: Aquatics Director
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Sincere and genuine interest in working with individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
- Interest, knowledge and skills in the field of swimming.
- Leadership and teaching ability.
- Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities and programming in swimming preferred.
- Must have Medication Manager certification for Iowa or in-house Medication Manager Course within 30 days.
- Adult & Child Mandatory Reporter within 30 days.
- Current Lifeguard certification which includes First Aid and CPR/PR. Must have Waterfront Lifeguard certification within 6 months.
- 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.
- Current physical exam, renewal every year.
- CDL Driver’s License is encouraged.
Position Overview:
With the Aquatic Director, the Aquatic Specialist is responsible for assisting in providing a quality aquatics program. The Aquatic Specialist is responsible for the safety and welfare of all campers participating in swimming activities. This is a year-round position.
General Responsibilities:
- Implementing quality swimming activities geared to the specific age group and ability level of the campers.
- Lifeguard at assigned activities, including evening programs/clean-up, if necessary.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Full participation in the orientation program in the Aquatic Department for trainings and in-services.
- Be aware of all safety rules and procedures. Make safety top priority in all activities.
- Uphold all camp policies.
- Lifeguard duties as assigned.
- Keep swimming pool area, locker rooms, and lobby area clean.
- Be present at program meeting to:
- Receive information about camper groups.
- Work with Aquatic staff to develop a schedule of activities in the swimming area for the upcoming camper group.
- Provide input for developing evening programs, all camp activities, and special events.
- Be present at staff meetings to:
- Work with other staff to ensure quality programming the in the swimming area.
- Communicate to Aquatics Director any concerns or ideas relating to camper problems, program activities or staff working relationships.
- Support the Aquatics Director in their duties, as they consider appropriate and necessary.
- Familiarize yourself as much as possible with campers’ individual backgrounds and needs by reading applications of campers before they arrive.
- Do cabin duty if assigned.
- Fill in for counselors if needed.
Additional Specific Responsibilities:
- If assigned, have schedule posted by 2 PM each Sunday in the summer.
- Organize and maintain supplies and equipment in the pool building.
- Report equipment needs and repairs to the Aquatic Director.