Come and join us for the summer at our Camp Tracy summer camp!

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Organize and implement a safe and diverse swim program and manage the work of assigned staff and/or volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, plan, organize, and administer a well-rounded aquatics program including progressive swim lessons, open swims, canoeing, basic water safety, American Red Cross Whales Tales, and emergency water drills.
• Formulate the goals and objectives to achieve the purpose and mission of the swim program and submit it to the Camp Director.
• Cooperate with other public organizations in providing the community with physical education and health programming.
• Recommend needed supplies and equipment necessary for maintenance and safety standards to be met for proper functioning of the Waterfront area.
• Keep accurate and thorough records of attendance, participation and progress for all swim classes, instructor’s names, participants, and dates.
• Hold weekly in-service training for waterfront staff.
• Appropriate dress and physical appearance necessary for job responsibilities.
• Report to Camp Director weekly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun experience for campers on the Waterfront during Camp Tracy.
• Assist in making the Camp Tracy program a successful camp experience for children.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess appropriateness enforce appropriate safety regulations or emergency procedures, apply appropriate management techniques.  

WORK SCEHDULE:

Seasonal / Monday – Friday 25 hours per week, June – August.

  SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Team player
• Display role model behavior
• Organizational skills
• Attention to details
• Good communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking
• Flexibility

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• 21-years-old or older
• Bachelor degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or another related field is desirable
• Current Lifeguard training certificate
• CPR for professional rescuer
• First aid for the professional rescuer
• YMCA progressive swim instructor

EXPERIENCE:

• Background in organizing, scheduling, marketing, and human relations skills
• Prior work experience at Camp Tracy or other like disciplines is preferred