Newman Summer is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic swim instructors who enjoy working with 4 – 11 year old children to join our summer camp team. Qualified instructors will provide safe and motivating aquatic instruction with an emphasis on student engagement. Here is a link to our website for an overview of the program https://www.newmansummer.com/swimming.
We have approximately 400 elementary school aged students attend Newman Summer Day Camp. At camp, rising 1st through 5th graders may design their own camp experience every day. This level of customization allows us to meet the interests of the athlete, the artist, the scientist, swimmer, and the child who wants to try it all. Pre-K and Kindergarten campers have their own specially designed program.
Swim Instructors work as a team actively engaging and supervising our campers throughout the day, along with helping faculty and instructors facilitate the programming. The position reports to the Camp Swim Supervisor.
Staff Dates:
- Orientation & Training, June 4 – 6
- Session 1, June 9 – 27 (closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)
- Session 2, July 7 – 25
Staff Hours:
- 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (full day)
- 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. (half day)
- Additional hours for staff meetings / camp reset/pack up, 30-40 minutes per week
- Monday – Friday
Duration / Pay
- Seasonal – June through July / Hourly / Temporary
General Responsibilities
- Keep campers safe, active and engaged
- Be a positive role model at all times
- Help foster and maintain a safe, fun, and healthy environment
- Attend all days of camp for which you are hired, as well as the orientation and training days
- Actively participate in professional development and required meetings
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of Newman at all times
Qualifications
Applicants must be:
- 17 years of age or above
- have a current lifeguard certification. Water Safety Instructor certification preferred
- able to provide quality, safe and motivating swim instruction based on class descriptions and feedback
- an effective communicator with children and adults
- of good character and integrity.
Applicants must possess the desire and ability to:
- Work and play with children, both indoors and outdoors
- Have a growth mindset
- Take guidance and supervision
- Teach or assist in teaching an activity
- Display enthusiasm, a sense of humor, patience, self-control and adaptability
