Excel Program at Episcopal Academy Aquatics Director
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Job Location:
Newtown, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Excel Program at Episcopal Academy - Aquatics Director
Who You Are
The Excel Program at The Episcopal Academy seeks a seasonal Aquatics Director to lead and manage the camps summer aquatics operations (June 8-August 7 2026) prioritizing the safety and well-being of staff and campers. Reporting to the Excel Program Director the Aquatics Director is a confident safety-focused leader who enjoys working with children and mentoring staff and brings strong organizational skills a collaborative mindset and a commitment to creating a positive inclusive camp environment.
What You Will Do
- Lead and supervise the lifeguard team throughout the camp season
- Develop weekly schedules and assign staff to swim lessons and lifeguard shifts
- Oversee group swim instruction for children of all ages and skill levels
- Ensure pool safety through supervision drills and adherence to all aquatics protocols
- Monitor staff performance provide feedback and support professional growth
- Communicate health and safety concerns to program leadership
- Collaborate with summer staff and assist with alternative activities during pool closures
- Maintain required documentation and follow all program and aquatics procedures
About You
The ideal candidate for the Aquatics Director will possess the following:
- Available to work a full weekly schedule (typically 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
- Red Cross Lifeguard Certified prior to camp start
- Prior experience teaching coaching or leading staff
- Experience working with children
- Physically able to perform rescues and lift up to 35 pounds
- Valid drivers license and ability to complete required background checks
About Us
Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia we are united by our shared mission rich history and dedication to excellence. While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work we believe all employees should:
- Be student-centered embrace school life and show it through actions and interactions with students colleagues and parents.
- Embody and live The Stripes.
- Consistently maintain high standards for his or her own work and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
- Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn both personally and professionally and see others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.
- Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
- Foster a positive culture by being optimistic selfless flexible and collaborative.
The Episcopal Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
