Job Information
Educational Alliance, Inc. Summer Camp Aquatics Coordinator - June 2025 - August 2025 in Staten Island, New York
Job Title: Summer Camp Aquatics Coordinator
Daily Rate: $200
Supervisor: Associate Director, Operations
New Country Day Camp is an open-tent community that celebrates and sustains joyful, outdoor summer experiences where all can thrive. We maintain a proud legacy as a Jewish camp, comprised of a multicultural community, representing and celebrating the heartbeat of NYC. We build meaningful connections with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us through innovative programming that is rooted in Jewish tradition and guided by universal values.
New Country Day Camp is a 7-week, outdoor summer camp for campers in kindergarten-8th grade. NCDC operates M-F, 8am-5pm, and provides transportation for staff and campers to and from our campgrounds on Staten Island via multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. NCDC is a neurodiverse camp community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical campers and staff to have successful summers.
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations of New Country Day Camp, the Aquatics Coordinator will be responsible for supervising all day-to-day functions of the swim program, working with Division Supervisors to address all parent concerns regarding the swim program, creating and maintaining appropriately leveled swim sections for campers, and other division related needs as assigned. The Aquatics Coordinator acts as the liaison between NCDC leadership and campground Aquatics staff.
SCOPE OF INFLUENCE
Direct client group: Campers ages 4-13
Supervised by: Associate Director, Operations
Supervises: Aquatics Assistant and Counselor-in-Training
Liaises with NCDC Staff, HKC Aquatics Director, Lifeguards, and Swim Instructors
Collaborates closely with Division Staff
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Program Coordination
In collaboration with leadership, update and facilitate Aquatics trainings for staff orientation in June
Create camper rosters for first day swim evaluations
Create and coordinate plans for first day swim evaluations
Oversee swim section grouping process for 800+ campers according to swim level and age division
Oversee organization of camper swim cards to be used as assessment tools during instructional periods
Create swim rosters and work with Division Staff to communicate changes in camper swim sections/levels daily
Keep an updated inventory of swim caps and cards for all levels
Create and enforce a counselor supervision schedule, ensuring all campers in the pool complex have adequate supervision
Communication
Work with Division Supervisors to swiftly address all family communications between swim staff and families during the camp season
Share daily updates on the number of campers in each pool section with the HKC Aquatics Director to ensure appropriate lifeguard coverage during instructional periods
Inform appropriate HCK staff of all camper swim level changes daily
Work with leadership team to communicate any programmatic adjustments to HKC Aquatics Director as needed
Work with Division Team to proactively communicate camper swim progress on a daily/weekly basis
Leadership and Supervision:
Maintain and exhibit a role of leadership at all times as a member of NCDC’s Key Staff
Be present at all days of orientation, camp and staff meetings during the camp season
Proactively problem solve and motivate colleagues as difficult moments present themselves throughout the camp season; encourage flexibility and understanding as means to achieve common goals
Establish and promote a commitment to the mission and vision of New Country Day Camp
Willingness to support Division related duties as assigned, when needed by Division Manager
Attend weekly key staff meetings, as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Knowledge
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or related field or equivalent professional experience required
Professional experience as a lifeguard and/or swim instructor preferred
Outstanding written and oral communications skills
Experience in a camp setting with demonstrated responsibilities in program management is required
Highly organized with strong attention to details and an eye for developing efficient, internal systems and workflow
Ability to work independently throughout the camp day, as well as cooperatively with large groups of staff at swim periods
Can attend all days of Staff Orientation and camp starting early June through August 15th
Role Key Competencies
Patience
Positive attitude
Communication
Teamwork
Organization
Attention to detail
Calm under pressure
Flexibility
EEO Info
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.