Waterfront Aquatics Director, Camp Grossman

Overview

As the Camp Grossman Waterfront Director
, you’ll be the heartbeat of all things aquatic ’re looking for an enthusiastic, safety-minded individual to lead our waterfront program and inspire a love for swimming, boating, and water safety in every camper. This is a leadership opportunity where your passion for aquatics and your commitment to youth development make a lasting impact.

Under the direction of the Senior Aquatics Director, the Camp Grossman Waterfront Director is the primary liaison between JCC Greater Boston’s Aquatics Department and Camp Grossman. The Waterfront Director will be responsible for bringing Camp Grossman Waterfront operations into alignment with JCC Greater Boston's Aquatics Department standards, policies and procedures as they plan, monitor, and supervise all aspects of the Camp Grossman Waterfront operations.

This includes but is not limited to: supervision of lifeguards and swim instructors, equipment and inventory management; customer service; staff training; payroll; staff scheduling; lifeguarding; and teaching swim lessons. The Waterfront Operations Director will collaborate with other departments to ensure highest standards of safety, customer service, collaborative problem solving and optimal member/customer/camper experience at all times.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Waterfront
• Provide beach presence for staff and campers to ensure safety and excellent customer service
• Manage season opening and closing of the Waterfront
• Act as On Call staff during off hours to troubleshoot operational and staffing issues
• Substitute for absent guards or instructors when needed; perform swim instruction as needed for all programs
• Coordinate staff, camp participants and waterfront schedules with the daily camp schedule
• Ensure proper staff-to-participant ratios for free and instructional swim
• Oversee swim class logistics, manage level advancements, class enrollment, and skill progressions
• Manage external email communications with families regarding student progress and questions about swim lessons
• Ensure class curricula follow LKSA model
• Oversee storage, maintenance, and usage of all PFDs and lifeguard equipment
• Manage lifeguarding materials and coordinate with the Program Director to order supplies
• Train and manage waterfront staff in all aspects of swim programming
• Manage emergency action plan documentation for the Waterfront
• Act as Aquatics liaison across the JCC Greater Boston and Camp Grossman Campuses
• Facilitate seamless handoffs for Camp Aquatics programs and year-round JCC Aquatics programs
• Other duties as assigned

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic where each individual is seen, respected and welcomed
• Actively participate as an essential member of the Camp and Aquatics teams
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including personal role modeling and contributing to the organization’s success
• Attend JCCGB All Staff meetings and other meetings and trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Aquatics lifeguards, swim instructors, class supervisors/admin as assigned.

• Schedule and train lifeguards and instructors
• Supervise and evaluate part-time aquatic staff to maintain high instruction and safety standards
• Train all lifeguards on emergency response scenarios and expectations
• Ensure all swim instructors are trained in JCC safety and Aquatics protocols
• Perform payroll time and attendance for program staff (bi-weekly)
• Coordinate and administer in-service training for lifeguards and instructors (biweekly when possible) and customer service…