Summer Camp Aquatics Director - Camp Is-Sho-Da

About the role

Bring your enthusiasm, leadership, and love of working with youth to Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York’s 2026 Summer Day Camp Team at Camp Is-Sho-Da. The Aquatics Director oversees all water activities at camp including swimming and boating, ensuring a safe and fun waterfront program for children in kindergarten through grade 12.

Camp Is-Sho-Da is located on 100 acres of fields and woods in East Greenbush, NY, featuring hiking trails, a five-acre pond for water activities, a large playfield, and facilities for nature study and artmaking. The camp primarily operates as a day camp with an optional overnight experience for campers on Wednesday nights.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifeguard staff
• Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program
• Conduct swim-testing for all campers and staff and maintain records of water/beach conditions and swimmer abilities
• Follow all policies and procedures set by GSNENY, ACA, DOH, and other relevant organizations
• Support health protocols, training, and emergency preparedness

Requirements

• At least 21 years old by June 28, 2026
• Current lifeguard certification with waterfront skills, managing lifeguard certification, or Water Safety Instructor certification (or willingness and ability to obtain required certifications)
• Ability to interact positively with youth ages 7 to 17; prior youth-focused work or volunteer experience preferred
• Ability to build and maintain positive professional work relationships

Schedule

Employment dates: June 28 – August 14, 2026

Benefits

• Work in the beautiful park-like setting of Camp Is-Sho-Da
• Experience a summer of fulfilling memories while building meaningful connections with campers
• Strengthen problem-solving, collaboration, and youth mentoring skills
• Forge lasting friendships with fellow team members through impactful work