Camp Aquatics Supervisor - Camp Keystone

Overview

Position Type:
Temporary Full Time

Category:
Camp

Location: Camp Keystone, Starke, Florida

Plans, coordinates, and participates in safe swimming pool and lakefront programs for campers. Instructs camp lifeguards of their responsibility and provides instruction in swimming, diving, boating, and water safety and provides management to the physical operations of the waterfront’s facilities and equipment.

• Responsible for carrying out all camp and aquatics policies.
• Trains and supervises waterfront staff by assisting in the planning and implementation of staff training, training waterfront and counseling staff in their waterfront responsibilities, supervising waterfront staff to provide a safe and high-quality program, and directly supervising other aquatic staff.
• Manages the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area by setting up waterfront area prior to and during staff training, teaching and monitoring proper use of equipment, conducting initial and end of season inventory and storing equipment for safety, conducting a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness and good repair, and submitting orders for equipment and supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials.
• Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
• Instructs Camp Lifeguards – Aquatics/Lakefront as to responsibilities and duties.
• Coordinates time off schedule for all Camp Lifeguards – Aquatics/Lakefront.
• On opening day of each camp assigns Camp Lifeguards – Aquatics/Lakefront to supervision locations and conducts swim try‑outs. Ensures that all campers have placed on their wrists appropriate color wrist band based on their swim test.
• Ensures the proper ratios are maintained.
• Periodically reviews the skills of the other lifeguards and lookouts to ensure they are fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Conducts rescue drills for the lakefront and for the pool. Logs all drills.
• Schedules rotations for lifeguard positions during free swim.
• Assists with special waterfront events, working with program staff assigned to that program each week.
• Maintains a clean pool according to health department standards as well as checking chemical levels every day.
• Records chemical levels in a log book.
• Coordinates daily pool maintenance.
• Cleans lakefront/pool area daily keeping it free of hazards or debris.
• Ensures that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures in boating (assists in the implementation of staff training for boating, trains other staff in their boating responsibilities).
• Ensures a safe lakefront with proper rescue equipment on hand and secures and locks up all boating equipment before lifeguard personnel leaves the lakefront area.
• Conducts a daily check of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Assists in the planning of any special events on or near the waterfront.
• Conducts rescue drills for the aquatics and lakefront and logs all drills.
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all‑camp activities and camp functions.
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serves as a table monitor when needed.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
• Is available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Two years experience monitoring and coordinating waterfront/swimming activities preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Lifeguard Certification – lifeguard training from a nationally recognized body or swim instructor certification from a nationally recognized certifying body, or instructor trainer rating from a nationally recognized boating or watercraft organization or equivalent certification.
• Life Saving Certification.
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certification.