Aquatics Director
URJ OSRUI
Description
OSRUI is seeking an Aquatics Director for the summer. This person will report to the Camp Director, and will perform the following functions:
1. Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun aquatics program
– Write (with the help of aquatics specialists) lesson plans that meet camp goals.
– Evaluate aquatics abilities of campers and staff.
– Deliver creative swim and watercraft program activities.
2. Train and supervise waterfront staff
– Assist in the planning and implementation of staff training.
– Train waterfront and counseling staff in their responsibilities.
– Supervise aquatics staff to provide a safe and high-quality program.
– Supervise the aquatics staff evaluation process.
– Implement the scheduling of aquatics staff at both the lake and the pool.
3. Manage the physical facilities and equipment in the aquatics program areas
– Set up aquatics program areas prior to and during staff training.
– Teach and monitor proper use of equipment.
– Conduct initial and end-of-season inventory, and store equipment for safety.
– Check equipment, and make (or file for) repairs.
– Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
– Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials.
– Survey aquatics program areas daily, and keep the areas free of hazards and debris.
4. Participate as a member of the camp management team to plan, direct, and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions
– Work with the year-round team and Aquatics Specialists to develop a program curriculum.
– Assist in the planning of any special events at or near the aquatics program areas.
– Participate in management and staff meetings.
– Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned.