Assistant Aquatic Director

Camp Courageous

Assistant Aquatic Director

Job Description

Responsible to:  Aquatics Director

Qualifications:

• Must be of legal age.
• Sincere and genuine interest in working with individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
• Interest, knowledge and skills in field of swimming.
• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities and programming in swimming preferred.
• Must have Medication Manager certification for Iowa or in-house Medication Manager Course within 30 days.  Adult & Child Mandatory Reporter
• CPO Certification a plus.
• Current Lifeguard certification. Must have Waterfront Lifeguard certification within 6 months.
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time; ability to tolerate a variety of weather conditions; ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs.
• CDL license encouraged.

Position Overview:

With the aid of the Aquatics Director, the Assistant Aquatics Director is responsible for organizing and administering a quality aquatics program.  The Assistant Aquatic Director is responsible for the safety and welfare of all campers participating in swimming activities.

General Responsibilities:  Assistant Aquatic Director

• Develop and implement quality swimming activities geared to the specific age group and ability level of the campers.
• Organize and expand total program, developing activities with the goals and objectives of the program in mind.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Full participation in orientation program with leadership role in swimming area.
• Be aware of all safety rules and procedures.  Make safety top priority in all activities.
• Uphold all camp policies.
• Be present at program meeting to:
• Receive information about camper groups related to programming.
• Work with program staff to develop a schedule of activities in the swimming area for the upcoming camper group.
• Provide input for developing evening programs, all camp activities, and special events.
• If available assist with clean-up of evening programs.
• Be present at staff meetings to:
• Work with other staff to ensure quality programming the in the swimming area.
• Be present at scheduling meetings to:
• Explain new activities and make needed announcements.
• Double check counselor’s schedules each week.
• Communicate to Aquatics Director any concerns or ideas relating to camper problems, program activities or staff working relationships.
• Support the Aquatics Director in their duties, as they consider appropriate and necessary.
• Familiarize yourself as much as possible with campers’ individual backgrounds and needs by reading applications of campers before they arrive.

Additional Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan at least five hours of swimming activities each day, Monday through Thursday. 
• Have schedule planned and posted by 2 PM each Sunday in the summer.
• Organize and maintain supplies and equipment in the pool building.
• Report equipment needs and repairs.

Send your resume and cover letter to djoslin@campcourageous.org or call: 319-465-5916