Summer Camp Aquatics Director

Berkeley Carroll is a Pre‑K through grade 12 college-preparatory school of close to 1,000 students located in the Park Slope section of New York City. Our vibrant intellectual community draws students from all over the city. Admission to the school is competitive and both our parents and students value achievement and community.

The Berkeley Carroll School is seeking an Aquatics Director for its children’s summer camp in 2026 to lead our camp groups ranging from grades PreK - 9. The Aquatics Director supervises all aspects of the pool and camp’s aquatics program, and helps maintain safety standards according to Department of Health (DOH) policy.

• June 24 - August 7, 2026
• Must be available for a mandatory orientation the week of June 20th.
• Some work needed before June 23 to support the Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard hiring process

• Supervise and perform the necessary camper swim testing at the beginning of each new session, prior to any camper swimming
• Effectively mentor and teach swim instructors in pool standards and curriculum
• Ensure injury and emergency procedures are handled according to standards
• Provide supervision of assigned pool area, staff, and its occupants
• Ensure camp’s daily water testing is completed daily according to NY State Code
• Report incidents that are required by the local health department code within 24 hours
• Report any discipline problems to the Director of Summer Programs
• Communicate with parents regarding swim programming and any issues
• Adhere to the policies set forth by New York State and Berkeley Carroll as stated in the DOH Camp Licensing Article 48
• Assist other support staff with major camp tasks, as needed

• At least 21 years of age
• Must have a minimum of at least one of the following:
  • One season of previous experience as a camp aquatics director at a New York State children’s camp;
  • Two seasons of previous experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children’s camp lifeguard which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time;
  • 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 and NY state accepted CPR certificate and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent
• Certification in Lifeguard Management
• Certified as Water Swimming Instructor (WSI)
• Qualified Lifeguard according to NY State Code

Berkeley Carroll is committed to creating an environment that includes a diversity of perspectives and to cultivating an equitable, inclusive learning community in which everyone has a true sense of belonging. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity or inclusion work are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a seasonal position with a salary of $9,850.

Learn more about our Summer Program here !