Aquatics Director

General Function:

In accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA, this summer position involves providing a safe and successful aquatic program for summer campers and staff ensuring their safety, well-being, happiness, growth and development. The Aquatics Director assures all aquatic activities have safe equipment and well trained staff. The Aquatics Director is the primary staff member working with the lifeguards and is responsible for supporting staff, upholding and

enforcing all policies and procedures, planning activities, gathering supplies, leading activities, building a positive staff culture and being present as a mentor. This position will schedule waterski/wakeboard specialty camp, all waterfront and pool activities along with other aquaticrequests.

Know How:

• Belief in the YMCA Mission and sets an example of high moral standards. Christian character and
• values.
• An attitude of teamwork and enthusiasm of service to others.
• Have 2 years of prior experience with children preferably in a camp setting.
• Current lifeguard certification.
• Preferably certified boat driver, Lifeguard Instructor and Swim Instructor.
• Prior experience in a leadership position.
• Physical ability to cover entire camp grounds and participate in all camp activities.
• Ability to positively work with staff from different backgrounds.
• Train and mentor staff to work safely at the waterfront and pool.
• Know all Camp Cosby and YMCA of Greater Birmingham policies and procedures, adhere to these policies and assure all staff adhere to these policies.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Principle Activities:

1. Lead assigned sessions during staff training.

2. Support all staff at camp and know how to inspire them to be great leaders with our campers.

1. Be responsible for the safety, health, welfare and happiness of each staff member and camper in your program.
2. Attend all staff meetings.
3. Assure ACA, Department or Health and YMCA of Greater Birmingham standards are followed at the waterfront and pool.
4. Assure all activity equipment is properly cared for, returned where it belongs and reported to Activities Director if replacement is needed.
5. Oversee following activities canoe, sailing, pool, waterslides, swimming in the lake, the blob, waterski, wakeboard, speedboats, pontoon boat, tubing and Cosby zoom.
6. Oversee pool chemical log.
7. Perform maintenance on waterfront equipment, including boats, as needed.
8. Adhere to schedules and planned activities of the camp.
9. Support the decision of camp leaders and work in unison with Activities Director and Cabin Life Director to assure a safe and excellent camp program.
10. Notify Cabin Life Director of all incidents, behavior concerns and discipline problems.
11. Create an environment that cares for staff and campers socially, emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually.
12. Assure there is always a staff member 19 or older within earshot or eyesight of the campers.
13. Plan, direct and supervise a safe and fun aquatic program.
14. Write lesson plans, evaluate swim abilities of campers and staff and deliver a creative aquatic program.
15. Set daily and session schedules for aquatic activities.
16. Train and supervise lifeguard and aquatic staff.
17. Work with Activities Director to schedule waterski/wakeboard specialty camp, regular aquatic activities and other aquatic requests.
18. Manage the physical facilities and equipment for all aquatic activities.
19. Daily documentation and safety observations.
20. Evaluate the skills of lifeguards and mentor as needed.
21. Facilitate a weekly in-service training for lifeguards.
22. Assist with other camp activities as needed including, but not limited to Check in day, check out day, evening program and meals.

Effects on End Result:

The effectiveness of this position can be measured by an Aquatics Director

who shows an aptitude to lead in an attitude of enthusiasm of service to others providing a safe and

engaging program that builds a positive image of Camp Cosby and the YMCA. Successful completion

of this position will result in staff and campers who have greater skills in our aquatic activities.