Summer Camp Swimming Specialist

Jersey, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Summer Camp at Stevens Cooperative is seeking Swimming Specialists to support our programs for PreK 3 through middle school based on skills and experience at our Jersey City and Hoboken campuses for the summer of 2026. This is a temporary position from June 15 - August 14 2026. While teaching all weeks is preferred it is not required.

Reports to: Aquatics Programs Director

The Candidate

The Swimming Specialist is responsible for providing campers ages three through thirteen how to swim and improve their swimming skills. They will work with children of all skill levels while fostering a positive fun and motivating environment that helps swimmers develop confidence and enjoyment in swimming. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for swimming a love for teaching and a commitment to promoting water safety.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct Swimming Lessons

Plan organize and teach swimming lessons according to the level of the participants
Tailor lessons to meet the needs of individuals or groups
Provide instruction in basic swimming techniques (e.g. floating breathing stroke techniques) and advanced swimming skills
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child development in the primary years
Collaborate with other Swimming Specialists and the Aquatics Program Director to create consistency in the program

Safety & Supervision

Ensure the safety of all swimmers by maintaining a vigilant presence in and around the pool area
Maintain and update a list of campers needing floatation devices
Enforce pool safety rules and regulations
Perform basic first aid and CPR if necessary
Participate in the life of the camp and be responsible for other duties as assigned by the Summer Camp Director
Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness
Communicate with colleagues about camper issues and needs

Requirements

Qualifications

Lifeguard certification preferred (not required)
CPR and First Aid certified or able to complete certification before camp begins
Minimum 1 year as a swim instructor or 3 years total teaching experience
Strong knowledge of swimming techniques water safety and aquatic instruction
Ability to demonstrate skills and stay active in the water for extended periods
Experience working with children and managing groups of various ages from 3 years old - 12 years old
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with campers staff and parents
Confident leading large groups and speaking in front of others
Strong problem-solving crisis management and safety awareness skills
Maintains ongoing evaluation process of camp programs staff site and facilities and makes recommendations for improvements
Positive collaborative attitude with flexibility creativity and a sense of humor
Commitment to creating a safe fun and inclusive camp environment aligned with camp values

Position Requirements

Must attend Summer Staff Orientation on May 16 2026
Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Must attend weekly staff meetings

Salary & Benefits

Compensation is $23.25 per hour.

Stevens Cooperative School

Stevens Cooperative School fosters curiosity compassion and confidence in students who think deeply act ethically and lead by example.

Stevens Cooperative School is the only nonsectarian independent school with campuses in Hoboken and Jersey City. Founded in 1949 Stevens is the oldest parent cooperative school in New Jersey and an excellent model of progressive education in action. Stevens serves 430 students from PreK 3 through 8th grade of which 46% are ethnic minorities. Stevens is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and staff body and is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. We are committed to ongoing curricular and pedagogical anti-racist work and we seek a candidate who shares that commitment and who can contribute to our efforts. We search out opportunities for professional growth and encourage reflection on our own practices.

Stevens does not discriminate on the basis of disability race religion or national origin in the administration of its hiring and admission policies financial aid program or other school-administered programs.

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DescriptionSummer Camp at Stevens Cooperative is seeking Swimming Specialists to support our programs for PreK 3 through middle school based on skills and experience at our Jersey City and Hoboken campuses for the summer of 2026. This is a temporary position from June 15 - August 14 2026. While teac...