Are you looking for a FUN Summer Job where you can make a difference? YMCA Family Camp Pinewood is hiring a Summer Overnight Camp Aquatics Coordinator for Summer 2024!

Take your passion and build a career.

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Director, the Aquatics Coordinator facilitates and supervises the day-to-day operation of the waterfront programs at YMCA Family Camp Pinewood

Pay range starts at $700 bi-weekly, housing & meals provided

What you'll do:

• Organize interesting and safe programs that meet the camper's needs.
• Train staff in pool/waterfront safety standards and emergency procedures.
• Maintain high levels of safety standards and enforce strict safety standard rules at aquatic areas.
• Maintain high levels of lifeguard duty; pull any staff person not upholding those high standards.
• Assist with the over-all functions of the camp daily schedule.
• Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of all aquatic areas and its equipment.
• Assist to supervise counselors.
• Organize and teach waterfront search and supervise practice drills.
• Responsible for security of the aquatic areas.
• Supervise camp staff working the aquatic areas.
• Supervise and organize additional aquatic activities, i.e., swim parties, blobbing, etc.
• Responsible for aquatic keys loaned out to staff wanted to swim on time off.
• Report all injuries and complete required forms to the Operations Director.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Assist in keeping the camp looking nice-pick up litter.
• Deal with any staff management issues promptly- You are committing to report any staff issues to the Camp Director immediately. You are expected to not ask your staff do to anything that you would not do yourself.
• Evaluate camper swimming ability at the beginning of every session.
• Initiation of a strict and efficient water safety program for the entire camp in keeping with the American Camping Association, YMCA, and Red Cross requirements.
• Serve as a positive role model for staff and campers set example of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Follow opening and closing procedures for all aquatic areas. Responsible to be sure aquatic areas are locked up and secured while not in use.
• Provide leadership to staff training.
• Assist in conducting mid-summer and end summer evaluations for counselors.
• Plan and implement camp waterfront programs and activities.

How you'll do it:

• Current Lifeguard certification
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (within the last year)
• At least 1 year aquatics and supervisory experience
• Proficient in swimming and safety skills.
• Must pass a water skills test and written exam.
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers. Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively.
• Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200lb person. Physically able to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math to complete daily chemical logs and individual must possess strong organizational, budgetary, computer and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate and work with all ages of campers and skill levels

Reasons to work at the Y.

• Be part of a team that cares about one another.
• Make a difference. Contribute to building a better, stronger community for all
• When you work here, you will find opportunities to try new things. Every day is something new.
• YMCA Membership, discounted programs, and much more!
• The job was designed with your schedule in mind. Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for students and non-students alike!

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help