Job description

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff for the Summer 2023 Season!

Camp Jockey Hollow, a summer day camp located in Mendham, New Jersey, has 212 beautiful acres of land with pristine hiking trails, a large swimming pool, low ropes challenge course, zip lines, an equestrian center, archery range and more.

Pool Director Responsibilities:

• Follow and enforce all safety rules and regulations of the waterfront in line with Girl Scout, ACA, ARC, and NJ Youth Camp standards
• Attend pre-camp training
• Conduct skills tests for all pool staff during pre-camp training
• Organize aquatic programs; create swim schedule for units
• Train, direct, and supervise lifeguards
• Monitor completion of swim level recognition form by lifeguards to be sent home each session with each camper
• Communicate with Camp Director about problems, changes, and make suggestions related to aquatic activities and personnel problems/changes
• Integrate aquatic activities with unit plans and other specialized camp events
• Document and diligently report any health and welfare concerns to the Camp Health Supervisor
• Maintain proper camper-staff ratios according to outlined standards
• Conduct opening and closing site inspection of equipment, caps, buddy system, and swimming records
• Collaborate with Program Director to plan and conduct special aquatic events
• Coordinate and supervise swimming program for overnights and assure assigned pool staff are on duty at assigned times
• Conduct lost swimmer rescue drills, in-service training, and staff meetings weekly
• Take pre and post camp inventory of all pool equipment, providing Camp Director with requests
• Maintain cleanliness and order of pool and surrounding areas
• Keep accurate records of pool tests and report any problems immediately to the Camp Ranger
• Manage care and use of all pool equipment and arrange necessary repairs
• Assure the pool and pool house are kept in clean and safe condition at all times
• Follow guidelines of the American Red Cross in swimming instruction procedures, submit course record sheets to American Red Cross
• Maintain alertness for campers and staff in the water and their needs
• Lead and assist in swimming lessons
• Report any waterfront concerns to the Camp Director
• Maintain cleanliness of pool, equipment, and surrounding areas
• Assist Program Director with implementation of rainy day programs
• Learn and perform emergency procedures effectively
• Maintain current American Red Cross swimming skill requirements, certification requirements, and documentation of related activities
• Promote high camper and staff morale
• Write and submit a seasonal report of aquatics area and activities
• Understand and practice aquatic procedures, health, and safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

Pool Director Qualifications:

• Must be 21+ years of age
• Valid certifications in WSI, LGT, Waterfront Module, Head Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid
• Must practice strict safety procedures while using sound judgement
• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for various lengths of time
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce Girl Scout, American Camp Association, DOH, and NJ Youth Camp safety procedures
• Must be attentive, efficient, and timely
• Regularly speak, read, write, interpret, and respond to words in the English language
• Must be able to communicate well with other staff and community partners
• Membership in GSUSA is required for the duration of contracted employment period
• Experience in supervision strongly preferred

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $116.50 per day

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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