Camp Glacier Hollow - Lifeguard
About The Position
YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow, in Central Wisconsin, offers safe, fun resident overnight and day camps for youth, fostering growth and development. Camp lifeguards will be responsible for running and maintaining safety during all waterfront-related program activities and swim periods. Lifeguards will also be responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of waterfront supplies and waterfront area, inspecting and reporting any safety concerns, and leading and coordinating all safety procedures. Additional responsibilities may include supporting overall camp programs, teaching camp and environmental education activities, kitchen support, general facility cleanliness, and other duties as determined by the Camp Director.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license, CPR and first aid, and lifeguarding certifications required.
- Previous leadership experience and/or desire to work with youth and teens is required.
- Must be a positive role-model, flexible, energetic, dedicated and a responsible team player.
- Some online pre-camp training may be required.
- Must be able to lead and participate along with groups of campers in various physical activities and in various indoor/outdoor settings.
- Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check.
Nice To Haves
- Waterfront Skills preferred.
- WSI certification a plus.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have completed college course work or a degree in camp management, environmental education, education, recreation or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Running and maintaining safety during all waterfront-related program activities and swim periods.
- Maintenance and cleanliness of waterfront supplies and waterfront area
- Inspecting and reporting any safety concerns
- Leading and coordinating all safety procedures
- Supporting overall camp programs
- Teaching camp and environmental education activities
- Kitchen support
- General facility cleanliness
- Other duties as determined by the Camp Director
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
