Aquatics Director

Ramah Day Camp, Greater Boston is seeking an Aqauatics Director for Summer 2025!

Job Title: Rosh Swim / Aquatics Director 

Classification: Nonexempt (Seasonal)

Reports to: Camp Director 

Compensation: $6050

Essential Job Functions: 

• Oversee entire swimming program on a daily basis
• During Staff Week work with swim staff on the following: 
• pool safety
• lesson planning
• class organization
• effective teaching techniques
• review basic lifeguarding 
• set up lifeguard rotation schedule
• expected pool decorum
• review how swim staff works with counselors
• leveling campers
• basic traffic flow on and off the pool deck for swim lessons and the occasional free swim 
• Ongoing swim staff drills, training and practice rescues
• Review each swim instructors lesson plans daily
• Supervise swim instructors while they are teaching and provide feedback
• Support swim instructors who may have campers with behavioral issues
• Supervise and administrate the entire swim report process
• Communicate with parents as needed regarding swimming concerns or questions (document all communication with parents in designated system)
• Organize fun activities that campers can choose to participate in during free swim (ring toss, open water sports games, etc.)
• Program creative swim activities periodically throughout the summer (Mayim Madness, Tzedakah Swim-a-thon)
• Will check in with designated staff member responsible for all pool maintenance such as maintaining chemicals, cleaning pools and pool deck
• Take inventory and order pool equipment and chemicals

Other Job Duties: 

• Actively participate in camp events and Jewish life at camp, leading educational sessions and tefillah as comfortable and schedule permits 
• Be a dugma and supportive presence for other members of the camp community 
• Undertake other tasks as needed (such as driving, set up, or leading a group activity) as a senior member of camp 

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience) 

• Must be 21 years of age or College Graduate 
• Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR, Lifeguard certification, and WSI (Water Safety Instruction) certification 
• Must submit health history record and examination form prior to first day of work. 
• Ability to interact with all age levels. 
• Must be able to pass a background check as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Understand the development needs of youth. 
• Staff Supervision 
• Discretion with regard to confidential matters 
• Experience at Jewish Camp and/or Jewish Educational Setting 
• Desire and Ability to work with Children in a Camp Setting 
• Demonstrated maturity, responsibility and creativity. 

Physical Aspects of the Job: Ability to work long hours, including standing and/or sitting. Ability to work independently to complete tasks including during non-traditional hours. 

Apply: www.ramahboston.org/staff or reach out to Rabbi Silverman, camp director, [email protected]