Day Camp Lifeguard

City Of Burlington, Vermont • Burlington, VT

294d • $19 - $19

About The Position

This role will act as a lifeguard 6-12 hours a week as needed for several BPRW Summer camps. The opportunity for additional hours lifeguarding or as a camp counselor may exist based on camp needs and candidate competencies. Lifeguard will oversee 25 children at most. Prior experience working with children is preferred but not required. Lifeguarding experience is preferred but not required. Lifeguard certification training can be provided for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized situation required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in education, childhood development, family studies, or recreation preferred.
• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for activity programs.
• Ability to deal effectively with discipline problems, co-workers and supervisors.
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices as they apply to group activities.
• Knowledge of a variety recreation/leisure activities and group games.
• A cooperative attitude and team player.
• Prior First Aid/CPR/Lifeguard training. Current Lifeguard Certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Enthusiasm, patience, a desire to work with children and creativity.
• Ability to pass a State of Vermont Background Check for Childcare Providers and be fingerprinted as part of the process.
• Complete required trainings before the start of the camp program, as part of the childcare licensing.

Responsibilities

• Follow all departmental and state rules and regulations.
• Assist in planning and instruction program.
• Check area for safety hazards and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required.
• Report all accidents and incidents occurring within jurisdiction to supervisor.
• Administer proper First Aid as required.
• Required to be on site 15 minutes before the program starts for setup and preparation.
• Required to clean up at the end of the day.
• Participation in the evaluation process.
• Develop a water safety plan with program director.
• Act as program lifeguard when program participants are engaged in swimming/water activities & follow all State of Vermont licensing regulations when children are swimming.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED