Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (69040)

Clayton Youth Enrichment•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise and guard all swimming activities while in or around the pool at Clayton Adventure Camp. To teach floating and basic mechanics and work to help campers feel comfortable and safe in the water. Responsible for preventing, identifying and responding to accidents/incidents. Responsible for ensuring the safety of all swimmers while enforcing pool policies, rules, and regulations. Administers and responds to emergencies and administer care. Maintains active surveillance of the waterfront area. Performs general maintenance in and around the waterfront area. Assist Camp Coordinator/Staff with any pool related responsibilities as needed included but not limited to camper swim assessments. Follow all policies and procedures while guarding all swimmers and patrons. Follow all health, safety and regulatory compliance rules and requirements. Communicate to Camp Coordinator and Assistant Camp Coordinator any supply needs. Attend all assigned training and in-service sessions. Maintain positive relationships with campers and other camp staff. Prepare and provide reports as required. Reports all accidents and incidents and any suspected or known child abuse, neglect or endangerment to authorities. This position requires the ability to present yourself in a professional manner, communicate, and listen to others. Actively engage in professional and personal development. Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and organization’s employee policies. Ability to complete childcare background check process and preservice requirements.

Requirements

Lifeguard certification
CPR/AED certification
First Aid certification
Oxygen certification
Exceptional swimming skills and understanding of the fundamental swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly)
Demonstrate swimming ability
Ability to present yourself in a professional manner, communicate, and listen to others
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good organization and time management skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Normal degree of computer proficiency using Microsoft Office
Maintain annual training requirements as mandated
Must be at least 18 years of age
High School diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience working with children or in a childcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and guard all swimming activities while in or around the pool at Clayton Adventure Camp
Teach floating and basic mechanics and work to help campers feel comfortable and safe in the water
Prevent, identify and respond to accidents/incidents
Ensure the safety of all swimmers while enforcing pool policies, rules, and regulations
Administer and respond to emergencies and administer care
Maintain active surveillance of the waterfront area
Perform general maintenance in and around the waterfront area
Assist Camp Coordinator/Staff with any pool related responsibilities as needed included but not limited to camper swim assessments
Follow all policies and procedures while guarding all swimmers and patrons
Follow all health, safety and regulatory compliance rules and requirements
Communicate to Camp Coordinator and Assistant Camp Coordinator any supply needs
Attend all assigned training and in-service sessions
Maintain positive relationships with campers and other camp staff
Prepare and provide reports as required
Report all accidents and incidents and any suspected or known child abuse, neglect or endangerment to authorities
Actively engage in professional and personal development
Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and organization’s employee policies
Complete childcare background check process and preservice requirements