Aquatics Director

Spend an incredible summer, as a part of a wonderful, growing camp community! Camp Zeke is an overnight camp in Lakewood, PA that celebrates healthy, active living.

Camp Zeke is seeking an enthusiastic and mission-aligned Aquatic Activities / Waterfront Director to work from

June 10, 2026 to August 9, 2026. This position plays an integral role at Camp Zeke. It is a leadership role with many facets, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that our campers have an amazing and safe time while using our pool and lake and that our staff strive to be the best they can be, while creating a warm and inviting community.

• Supervise the entire aquatics team to insure that the health and safety of the campers is maintained at all times while they are engaged in lake or pool activities (This includes lifeguard positioning, area of camp assignment and shift changes as needed).
• Strictly enforce all waterfront procedures with both the lifeguards, camp staff and campers as described in Camp Zeke’s waterfront manual.
• Supervise the mechanized and non-mechanized boating program to ensure all safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Maintain and/or inform camp maintenance team when an issue occurs to the powered boats on the lake. Knowledge of basic maintenance of a Jet Ski, outboard engine and fuel transfer (from container to boat) are a must.
• Supervise the staff assigned to the learn to swim program for campers and staff taking instructional swim
• Oversee the maintenance of ALL assets and grounds at both the lakefront and pool, assign daily and weekly maintenance tasks to the waterfront staff.
• Work with the camp facilities staff to coordinate pool chlorine testing and recording results. Also coordinate with facilities staff about cleaning all pool traps and meeting other health and safety requirements.
• Assist program specialists and program director to provide lifeguards for nighttime evening programs at the pool.

$5000 - $7000

Must hold or obtain current lifeguard, WSI, and Pennsylvania Boating Safety Education certificates.

Prior experience – minimum 3-5 years – supervising an aquatic center, lake or beachfront or similar recreational facility.

Ability to effectively and clearly communicate, as well as to supervise a diverse staff and large number of campers.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume outlining your certifications and experience on the waterfront/pool to staff.