Extra On-Call Camp Lifeguard
About The Position
Provide Lifeguard Services at the Waterfront. Maintain a safe and clean area at all times. Render CPR and/or First Aid as required by any situation. Assist the Waterfront Program Leader in planning and implementing of all Waterfront activities including but not limited to electives, free-time, and cabin activities. Create an environment that leads groups to success. Lead elective classes for groups ranging from 8 to 20 campers (e.g. beginning swimming, kayaking, water games). Lead briefing and debriefing sessions with each group. Assist in responsibilities in the supervision, coordination of water safety program. Provide life-guard services. Respond to emergency situations and if necessary, administer CPR/First Aid. Prepare and submit accident/incident reports. Monitor activities at the lakefront to prevent accidents. Maintain a vigilant watch of the lakefront areas per policies and procedures. Ensure the safety of all lakefront users and staff. Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning. Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards. Enforce and adhere to waterfront rules and regulations. Follow emergency policies and procedures in the event of an emergency. Participate and instruct other staff on emergency water safety and first-aid techniques. Inspect all water equipment and immediately report any defects to the Lead Lifeguard. Supervise lake aides while they are on duty. Maintain a clean lake area at all times. Conduct property safety checks. Maintain safety as the top priority. Participate in retreats, as needed and scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned. Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff. Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program. Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetings. Follow all policies and procedures. Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters. Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of teach session and at the conclusion of the summer.
Requirements
- High School Graduate, some college preferred but not mandatory
- At least two years’ experience as a lifeguard preferably in a summer camp or recreational program preferred
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills
- Pass a child safety background check
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Knowledge of children/personnel safety, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR for Professional Rescuer
Responsibilities
- Assist the Waterfront Program Leader in planning and implementing of all Waterfront activities including but not limited to electives, free-time, and cabin activities
- Create an environment that leads groups to success
- Lead elective classes for groups ranging from 8 to 20 campers (e.g. beginning swimming, kayaking, water games)
- Lead briefing and debriefing sessions with each group
- Assist in responsibilities in the supervision, coordination of water safety program
- Provide life-guard services
- Respond to emergency situations and if necessary, administer CPR/First Aid
- Prepare and submit accident/incident reports
- Monitor activities at the lakefront to prevent accidents
- Maintain a vigilant watch of the lakefront areas per policies and procedures
- Ensure the safety of all lakefront users and staff
- Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning
- Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards
- Enforce and adhere to waterfront rules and regulations
- Follow emergency policies and procedures in the event of an emergency
- Participate and instruct other staff on emergency water safety and first-aid techniques
- Inspect all water equipment and immediately report any defects to the Lead Lifeguard
- Supervise lake aides while they are on duty
- Maintain a clean lake area at all times
- Conduct property safety checks
- Maintain safety as the top priority
- Participate in retreats, as needed and scheduled
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff
- Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program
- Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetings
- Follow all policies and procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters
- Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of teach session and at the conclusion of the summer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
