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Aquatics Director
EXPLO Senior, for students in grades 8-9 on the campus of Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY.
June 16, 2023 - August 5, 2023
Were looking for an experienced lifeguard to manage the logistics of swim tests, daily free swim, and ensure our aquatic activities are safe and enjoyable for students.
About Us
EXPLO is a mission-driven, educational non-profit with more than 85,000 student alumni who hail from 90 countries. We offer residential summer programs for students in grades 4 through 12 on three of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast of the U.S. We strive to build a collaborative, transdisciplinary learning environment at our programs, where students drive their own learning through exploration.
Our Impact
For many, EXPLO is a life-changing experience. Our students sometimes describe it as the place where they feel like the truest version of themselves. As an organization, we believe learning should be joyful and create experiences with engagement, inclusion, and magic as first principles. Each summer we share these experiences with smart and curious students from all over the world.
The Opportunity
The Aquatics Director is responsible for ensuring that our summer programs Aquatic Safety plan is effective and put into place throughout the summer. The Aquatics Director will oversee free swim activities at off-site pools and waterfronts throughout the summer, and may assist with a swimming elective for two weeks. The Aquatics Director may also have other responsibilities on campus, such as helping out with events and activities or teaching other courses and electives.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Programming + Operations
- Overseeing all swimming activities that occur at swimming pools and bathing beaches at the summer program;
- Coordinating, managing, and planning daily open swim periods by working closely with Sarah Lawrence College staff and the Programming Office;
- Reviewing the camp aquatics safety plan prior to the summer;
- Implementing the camp aquatics safety plan throughout the the summer;
- Administering swimming tests to students to assess their ability to participate in swimming activities as needed;
- Teaching/assisting with a swimming elective course;
- Supervising other EXPLO staff members who are assigned to be with students during aquatic activities; and
- Obtaining and maintaining certification in CPR, Swimming Instruction, and Lifeguard Management prior to and for the entirety of the summer program.
Campus Operations + Student Life
- Establish systems of communication with the various offices at the program (e.g. Office of Student Life, Office of Teaching + Learning), as well as students, to communicate information about schedules, programming and other operations;
- Jump in to help out with courses, entertain students stuck inside during a thunderstorm, run student clubs, or any other aspects of the program when the need arises;
- Chaperone water-related field trips on the weekend;
- Perform additional Summer Program duties as may be assigned to you.
About You
Youve got:
- 3+ years of post-high school experience by the summer (must be at least 21 years old)
- At least one season of experience as a camp aquatics director OR two seasons of at least 12 weeks total as a camp lifeguard OR 18 weeks total time as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or beach
- Willingness to obtain certification or current certification as a progressive swimming instructor
- Willingness to obtain certification or current certification in Lifeguard Management
- Willingness to obtain certification or current certification in CPR and First Aid
Ideally, youve also got:
- Experience in managing staff
- A valid US drivers license and a clean driving record
Compensation + Benefits
This is a seven week, seasonal position that begins in mid-June 2023. Compensation for this role will be based on whether we pursue full-time or part-time options. The salary for a full-time role, which includes living on campus and assisting with all campus operations for the duration of the summer, starts at $5,100 plus room and board. For the part-time position, compensation will start at $25 per hour. For the health and safety of our community, EXPLO requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Other benefits include:
- Room and board for the duration of 7-week program including all meals (full-time role only; part-time role includes lunch)
- Staff-only affinity spaces and other professional support and development opportunities
- Access to a gym and other exercise equipment and spaces
- Hands-on Orientation and job training
- Best in the industry staff to student ratios
- Daily time off that typically includes every other night off and one weekend day per weekend off (if full-time)
- Openness to working with your college or university to support internship or practicum credit for your EXPLO work
Interested in learning more? You can start the conversation by pressing the Apply for this job button below. You can learn more about other positions, the application process, or read about former EXPLO faculty at our Faculty Hiring website or by contacting us at 781-762-7400 or faculty_hiring@explo.org(link removed)
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