Aquatics Director
Bring your enthusiasm, leadership, and love of working with youth to Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York’s 2026 Summer Day Camp Team!
Camp Is-Sho-Da is seeking a qualified Aquatics Director to oversee all water activities at camp including swimming and boating. The Aquatics Director is responsible for swim-testing all campers and staff, keeping records of water/beach conditions and swimmer abilities.
Camp Is-Sho-Da is located on 100 acres of fields and woods in East Greenbush, NY. Camp Is-Sho-Da is a great option to enjoy all the best of camp for children in kindergarten through grade 12. With hiking trails, a five-acre pond for water activities, a large playfield, and facilities for nature study and artmaking, there is always something fun to do. Camp Is-Sho-Day is primarily a day camp and offers an overnight experience for campers on Wednesday nights. Rustic screened enclosed shelters, platform tents, and covered wagons offer a variety of options for the once-weekly overnight camping.
Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity:-
Make a direct impact on youth safety and wellbeing
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Practice judgment with autonomy and support
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Be part of a collaborative camp leadership team
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Enjoy a dynamic outdoor setting and meaningful work
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Build experience in community and youth-based services
Key Responsibilities:-
Supervises lifeguard staff
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Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program
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Follows all policies and procedures set by GSNENY, ACA, DOH, etc.
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Supporting health protocols, training, and emergency preparedness
Employment Dates
June 28 – August 14, 2026
What You Bring:-
At least 21 years old by June 28, 2026
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Current lifeguard certification with waterfront skills, managing lifeguard certification, water safety instructor certification or willingness & ability to get all required certifications
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Ability to interact positively with youth ages 7 to 17; prior youth-focused work or volunteer experience preferred.
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Ability to build and maintain positive professional work relationships.
Perks-
Work in the beautiful park-like setting of Camp Is-Sho-Da.
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Experience a summer of fulfilling memories while you build meaningful connections with campers.
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Strengthen your problem solving, collaboration, and youth mentoring skills.
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Forge lasting friendships with fellow team members through impactful work.
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is an equal opportunity employer.
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