Aquatics Director - Truman Beacon

The Aquatics Director for our Seasonal Camp located in the Bronx will supervise and train the Lifeguards on accident prevention and monitoring procedures in the swimming areas.

Reports to: Senior Program Director

Location: 750 Baychester Avenue Bronx NY

Hours: Hours/Week; Non-Exempt (Seasonal) 10 hours p/week

Major Duties

• Design, develop, and implement a water safety plan for the program.
• Train lifeguards on accident prevention, assisting swimmers, and rescue procedures.
• Provide training to camp staff on the water safety plan.
• Monitor lifeguards and the camp swimming activities.
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid.
• Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of rescue and emergency procedures when an accident occurs.
• Maintain order in swimming areas.
• Conduct or officiate swimming meets.
• Provide swimming instructions when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be age 21 or over as required by New York City law.
• Must have 3 years’ experience as a Lifeguard or Aquatics Instructor.
• Must have a CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification issued within the last 365 days, an unexpired Progressive Swimming Instructor / Water Safety Instructor certification, and Lifeguard Management certification, or be willing to obtain all before the commencement of employment, as per NYC DOHMH regulations.
• Must be a certified progressive swimming instructor.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
• Must have lifeguard management/supervision certification.
  
  

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