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Summer Camp Aquatics Director - Camp Is-Sho-Da

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, East Greenbush, NY, United States


Aquatics Director Bring your enthusiasm, leadership, and love of working with youth toGirl 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

Practice judgment with autonomy and support

Be part of a collaborative camp leadership team

Enjoy a dynamic outdoor setting and meaningful work

Build experience in community and youth-based services

Key Responsibilities:

Supervises lifeguard staff

Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program

Follows all policies and procedures set by GSNENY, ACA, DOH, etc.

Supporting health protocols, training, and emergency preparedness

Employment Dates June28–August 14,2026

What You Bring:

Atleast21 years old byJune28,2026

Current lifeguard certification with waterfront skills, managing lifeguard certification, water safety instructor certification or willingness & ability to get all required certifications

Ability to interactpositivelywithyouth ages7 to 17;prioryouth-focused work or volunteerexperiencepreferred.

Ability to build andmaintainpositive professional work relationships.

Perks

Work inthebeautiful park-like settingofCamp Is-Sho-Da.

Experience asummer offulfillingmemorieswhileyoubuild meaningfulconnectionswith campers.

Strengthen yourproblem solving, collaboration, andyouthmentoring skills.

Forge lasting friendships with fellow team membersthroughimpactful work.

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York isan equal opportunity employer.

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