Transient - 4-H Camp Lifeguard

Louisiana State University • Walker, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

WORK LOCATION: Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, Pollock, LA. DESCRIPTION: The Grant 4-H Educational Center seeks dynamically certified lifeguards to work at our pond and pool as swim instructor and traditional lifeguard. This individual will serve as a lifeguard for all camp waterfront operations; provide constant surveillance of waterfront activities; maintain the cleanliness of the pool and pond area; plan swimming activities at all water areas and conduct daily swimming lessons.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to perform first aid procedures and life-saving techniques.
• Ability to supervise swimmers and provide constant surveillance of pool activities to ensure swimmer safety and to respond to emergency rescue when needed.
• Ability to enforce all pool rules.
• Ability to build and maintain productive mentor relationships with children and youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively with campers, camp staff, 4-H Agents, and adults.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Certification as a Lifeguard by a nationally recognized certifying organization (American Lifeguard Association or Red Cross).
• Must complete the employee background screening process by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably at least 18 years of age. Junior and Senior level college students preferred.
• One-year experience working as a lifeguard preferred, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and maintaining all waterfront programs.
• Ensure the camp staff and campers know and follow safety procedures at all water areas.
• Provides surveillance of pool and pond activities to help prevent injuries.
• Directs and supervises the behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with water safety rules.
• Teach swim lessons.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the pool and pond area.
• Daily inspection and cleaning of kayaks, canoes, dock areas, and life jackets.
• Make sure that all boating equipment is secured before personnel leave the pond area.
• Monitors pond activities to include swimming, canoe, and kayaking, etc.

Benefits

• The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.
• Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees