POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking an Assistant Aquatics Director for our Aquatics operations at HKC Rockland County. The Assistant Aquatics Director, reporting to the Aquatics Director, assists in the overall management of the pool complex and aquatics program – a staff of approximately 115, swim instruction for more than 1,500 campers daily, equipment, and safety - ensuring that a safe and high-quality swim program is provided to the Agency camps.

As a supervisor, this person will be expected to help foster a culture that values cooperation and respect, inspires team morale, and encourages staff to produce quality work in their commitment to HKC’s mission of enhancing the camp experience for the day camps who call HKC home.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Assist with pre-camp pool set up, and post camp break down.
Have primary oversight of the boating pond and program.
Have primary responsibility for administrative paperwork.
Assist the Aquatics Director in supervising and training the aquatics staff.
With the Aquatics Director, ensure there is always appropriate supervision as per DOH regulations during swim periods.
Be prepared for emergencies, know how to follow and activate the emergency action plan.
Assist in maintaining the physical facilities and equipment at the pool complex including:
Ensure Aquatics Director & Director of Camp Services are aware of all program and personnel issues.
Daily check in with Aquatics Director on how teams are is doing, maintain records of swag, recognize when lifeguards go above and beyond, or need to be spoken to for improvements.
Provide first aid to campers and staff when necessary
Handle incidents when they arise, including but not limited to cleaning up bodily fluids, making saves, etc.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Home to 11 independently run JCC day camps, the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, is a small non-profit, that manages and operates three facilities located in Long Island, Rockland County and Staten Island. Our mission is to enhance the camp experience and provide a safe environment for the campers and counselors who call our grounds home. On any given summer day we welcome more than 5,000 campers and camp staff through our gates. As a seasonal organization, HKC hires 200+ seasonal workers to provide lifeguarding, swim instruction, maintenance, housekeeping and security to ensure we can carry out mission and meet the needs of the camps who camp at HKC.

There is available housing on site.

Apply now at: https://hkc.workbrightats.com/jobs/1291628-155626.html

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS