The Aquatics Specialist is responsible for all aspects of pool and/or waterfront programming including boating and fishing. This includes planning, preparation, and risk management. They will create safe, age-appropriate, adaptive programming for campers aged 8-17 years old. This staff member will oversee and support hourly lifeguards with the completion of daily tasks.

Team Overview:

The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes, and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:  

• Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 27, 2025 - June 4, 2025)
• Oversee the management of all aquatics areas in absence of Aquatics Manager (boating, fishing, swimming)
• In conjunction with the Aquatics Manager, coordinate lifeguard schedule to ensure aquatics and waterfront programs meet minimum staffing requirements
• Implement educational-driven programming for aquatics and waterfront programs and other program areas as needed
• Assist in the modification and adaptation of all aquatics activities due to inclement weather, medical needs, psychosocial needs, and other variables
• Ensure preparation of daily open/close checklists, inventory of supplies, accident/incident reports, and hourly lifeguard timesheets
• Oversee and perform daily pool cleaning and record chemical levels
• Participate in and oversee weekly lifeguard skill checks and in-service trainings as directed by the Aquatics Manager
• Assist the Cabin Life team with maintaining appropriate supervision of campers, including providing overnight coverage in cabins as needed

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience 

• Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
• Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
• Hold or obtain valid Lifeguard & CPR for Professional Rescuer Certifications
• Ability to implement a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-17 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
• Strong understanding of waterfront risk management and emergency planning while keeping safety first in all situations
• Ability to manage a detailed schedule for a large team
• Ability to live on site
• Ability to support with program set up and tear down (including movement of materials up to 50 lbs.)

Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience 

• 1 Year experience as a lifeguard or prior lifeguard certification preferred
• Boating, canoeing, or fishing experience preferred

Expectations & Requirements for all Flying Horse Farms Staff

We live our Values. We are each responsible for knowing our values and nurturing our culture:

• We are All In. We demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, we are supportive and loyal, show up present and ready and we are passionate about "Campers First."
• We have an Attitude of Optimism. We find what is working and make more of that happen, demonstrate adaptability within ambiguity, spread joy and hope and ensure everyone we interact with feels "Welcomed Home."
• We are Trustworthy. We are consistent, dependable, steady, truthful and operate with transparency, take ownership for our work and "See the Best" in others.
• We Take Initiative. We are driven, work towards goals with fortitude, pay attention to details and find innovative solutions with "Fearless is Free" attitudes.