What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Lead position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
Position Summary: The Aquatics Lead will assist with the implementation of programs, specials events and supervision of staff for all aquatic related activities as well as providing training to advance the skills of camp staff.
Essential Responsibilities
Education/Experience:
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Essential Responsibilities
- Teach staff during orientation using appropriate procedures.
- Perform evaluations with documentation on the staff under your supervision.
- Encourage safety of all campers participating in activities at the waterfront.
- Be familiar with American Camp Association (ACA) standards as they apply to aquatic activities and maintain compliance.
- Complete ACA skills assessments for all aquatic staff before their assumption of duties submit forms for documentation.
- Conduct and document regular observations of aquatic activity leaders to verify that leaders:
- Meet with leadership team for session planning meetings prior to each encampment.
- Plan water carnivals as directed.
- Maintain written aquatic emergency plan and review with staff weekly. Also review the aquatics policy manual and recommend changes as needed each summer.
- Be familiar with Michigan rules and verify that activities are operating accordingly.
- Plan, conduct and document a routine of training and conditioning exercises for the waterfront staff to maintain the highest physical performance and maximum emergency preparedness.
- Attend and participate as needed in all meal times and evening programs.
- Present waterfront orientation to campers the first day of each session and oversee swimmer qualification testing and documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Previous waterfront supervisory experience
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to learn new software as needed
- Lifeguard certification
- First Aid / CPR
- Complete Safe From Harm Training, and keep current as needed