Summer Camp Aquatics Director
East Greenbush, NY
Seasonal
Camp Is-Sho-Da
Student (College)
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:
June 28 – August 14, 2026
What You Bring:
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is an equal opportunity employer.
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
- 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
- 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
June 28 – August 14, 2026
What You Bring:
- At least 21 years old by June 28, 2026
- Current lifeguard certification with waterfront skills, managing lifeguard certification, water safety instructor certification or willingness & ability to get all 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.
- Work in the beautiful park-like setting of Camp Is-Sho-Da.
- Experience a summer of fulfilling memories while you build meaningful connections with campers.
- Strengthen your problem solving, collaboration, and youth mentoring skills.
- 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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