Summer Aquatic Supervisor

Description

Summer Aquatic Supervisor position at St. John's Prep

Aquatics Coordinator

Summer n's – Indoor or Outdoor pool

Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am – 4:15 pm

June 2 – June 15, 2026

June 16 – August 19, 2026

$22.00 – $24.00 per hour

The Pool Supervisor oversees daily operations at the camp pool, ensuring a safe, well‑supervised, and positive aquatic environment for all campers and staff. The role leads the lifeguard team, manages safety protocols, coordinates swim programming, and responds to emergencies when needed. The ideal candidate is an experienced lifeguard with strong leadership and communication skills and a passion for youth development and water safety.

• Supervise and oversee the lifeguard team at one of the two on‑campus pools, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure effective lifeguarding operations and adherence to safety protocols.
• Conduct daily staff meetings to ensure the lifeguard team is prepared for the day’s schedule.
• Conduct lifeguard rotations and assignments, ensuring adequate coverage of swimming areas and proper positioning of lifeguards for optimal surveillance.
• Enforce camp swimming and safety rules, including proper use of life jackets, diving rules, and behavior expectations.
• Assist in the setup and maintenance of aquatic facilities, including pool preparation, equipment setup, and routine safety inspections of all aquatic facilities.
• Collaborate with camp leadership, program administrators, and other staff members to develop and implement emergency response protocols, safety procedures, and risk management strategies.
• Conduct lifeguard training, drills, and professional development sessions to maintain and improve lifeguarding skills and knowledge among staff.
• Communicate regularly with camp leadership, staff, and families regarding swim schedules, safety updates, and camper progress.
• Uphold camp policies and values, fostering a positive and inclusive camp culture that prioritizes safety, respect, and personal responsibility.

• Lifeguard certification from a recognized organization (e.g., Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis & Associates) required.
• Current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguarding/First Aid/AED required.
• Certified Pool Operator certification not required, but preferred.
• Previous aquatic management experience, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong swimming skills and proficiency in water rescue techniques, including spinal injury management and water‑based CPR.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with campers, families, and staff.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating leadership, decision‑making, and problem‑solving abilities.

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment, etc.
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation and for first aid and CPR.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Summer n’s is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity in all interactions.

St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers‑sponsored school for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do, and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Interested candidates are asked to apply online via Paylocity. Contact Jackson Tingle at summer with questions.