Lifeguard
About The Position
As a Lifeguard at Merryhill School, you will help maintain a safe and enjoyable pool environment for students participating in our summer camp program. You will provide active supervision during swim activities, enforce pool safety guidelines, and support a positive experience for campers and staff throughout the summer. You will also: Maintain constant visual supervision of swimmers in and around the pool Ensure campers follow established pool safety rules and procedures Remain stationed along the pool deck to actively monitor the pool area Coordinate with camp counselors to ensure campers safely arrive to and depart from the pool area Supervise scheduled swim times and support swim instruction when needed Lock and secure the pool area when a lifeguard is not present Monitor pool conditions and report any safety concerns Conduct routine checks of pool chemicals and document daily inspections Maintain cleanliness of the pool area and remove debris from the pool Serve as a positive role model and maintain a professional presence with campers, staff, and families
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Current Lifeguard certification required
- CPR and First Aid certification required
- Strong attention to safety and situational awareness
- Ability to remain attentive and focused during extended supervision periods
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for working with children
Nice To Haves
- Prior lifeguard experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant visual supervision of swimmers in and around the pool
- Ensure campers follow established pool safety rules and procedures
- Remain stationed along the pool deck to actively monitor the pool area
- Coordinate with camp counselors to ensure campers safely arrive to and depart from the pool area
- Supervise scheduled swim times and support swim instruction when needed
- Lock and secure the pool area when a lifeguard is not present
- Monitor pool conditions and report any safety concerns
- Conduct routine checks of pool chemicals and document daily inspections
- Maintain cleanliness of the pool area and remove debris from the pool
- Serve as a positive role model and maintain a professional presence with campers, staff, and families
Benefits
- Pay range: $20 to 22 per hour
- Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
