Aquatics Director

Job Title: Aquatics Director

Apply here: https://247scouting.com/forms/497-Campstaffapplication

2026 Schedule
Seven Mountains Scout Camp
Week 1: Director’s Week June 1 – 5, 2026
Week 2: StaƯ Week June 6 – 12, 2026
Week 3: 4-H June 14 – 19, 2026
Week 4: 4-H June 21 – 26, 2026
Week 5: Cub Resident Camp June 27 – July 1, 2026
Week 5: Cub Day Camp June 28 – July 1, 2026
Week 6: Scouts BSA Week 1 July 5 – 11, 2026
Week 7: Scouts BSA Week 2 July 12 – 18, 2026
Week 8: Scouts BSA Specialty Resident Camp July 19 – 23, 2026
Week 8: Camp Close Down July 24 – 25, 2026

Responsible to: Program Director
Position Requirements
Minimum Age 21
Registered with the Boy Scouts of America
National Camping School Certification- Aquatics Director
Youth Protection Training
Standard First Aid & CPR

Specific Duties – Oversees the Aquatics program at Seven Mountains Scout Camp, making sure it conforms to all applicable policies and standards of the BSA, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the
United States

Responsible for training, supervising, and evaluating the Aquatics Program Staff
Conducts Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat presentations for each camp session
Responsible for keeping the aquatics facilities, grounds and restrooms clean and litter free
Ensures the Aquatics Staff keeps accurate records of each camper’s and staff member’s
advancement and submits them to the Program Director on a weekly basis
Prepares reports as required; including a final closing report to the Program Director which
includes:
A Closing Inventory
An evaluation of each aquatics staff member
A list of problems encountered
A list of recommendations for the next year, including supply purchases
Essential Functions
Auditory ability to respond to critical incidents
Ability to perform routine first aid tasks
Proficiency in swimming, lifesaving, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, and other associated skills
Physical ability to assist in the rescue of staff or campers who may be in danger of being injured
Physical ability to lead aquatic rescue operations
Physical capability to withstand extended periods of time in and around water and its associated
environments
Ability to observe staff and camper behavior, assess it for appropriateness, enforce safety
regulations, carry out emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management
techniques
Ability to plan and carry out activities for staff and campers to be successful
General Duties
Must be a role model for all staff members and campers. This includes, but is not limited to,
following the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan, wearing proper uniform, and carrying out the
mission of the Juniata Valley Council and the Boy Scouts of America
Keeps records including inventories, safety, advancement, and any other necessary reports
Reports maintenance and facility needs to the Program Director
Participates in all camp wide activities
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Camp Director