Swim Director

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Swim Director

Camp Tamakwa is hiring a Swim Director for 2026!

Swimming is one of the busiest activities at camp and the only activity that has every camper in camp visits on a daily basis. The Swim Director leads the operations of the swim dock. This includes, but is not limited to, staff management, camper management, staff training, coordinate camper swim classes, oversee camper reports cards, teach/examine advanced certifications for campers, adhere to public health and camp safety guidelines, staffing for non-activity period programming (such as General Swim and All Day Programs) as well as ensuring that staff and campers follow the Swim Docks Safety Rules at ALL TIMES.

Requirements:

• Lifesaving Instructor & Lifesaving Swim Instructors
• National Lifeguard
• Standard First Aid/CPR C
• Examiners (up to Bronze Cross) – recommended
• Standard First Aid/CPR C Instructor – recommended
• Lifesaving & Swim Instructor Trainer -recommended

The ideal candidate has all of the requirements above combined with excellent communication skills, ability to lead a team, excellent organizational skills, loves the outdoors and working with children.

Why work at camp?

Founded in 1936, Camp Tamakwa is a coed children’s overnight summer camp located in beautiful Algonquin Provincial Park. We offer a diverse in-camp program with over 20 activities as well as a canoe tripping program.

Working at Camp Tamakwa is a uniquely rewarding experience. It combines the joy of working with children, the beauty of the Algonquin outdoors, and the chance to connect with people from around the world. Our staff are responsible, creative, outgoing, flexible, and fun-loving young adults who eagerly disconnect from technology to engage with our campers in our welcoming camp family environment. All of our staff are provided free room + board, meals and access to plenty of fun camp activities. As a staff member at Tamakwa, you’ll work hard – and have the time of your life.

Spend your summer in beautiful Algonquin Park and on the sunny shores of South Tea Lake!