Lifeguard for Summer Season-Camp Hamilton in Monroe, WA

4000 ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SVC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Each position employed with Camping and Guest Services helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description. GENERAL SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE: To lead and supervise activities at the pool. ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES ALL SPECIALISTS: · Provide quality programming at the program area that reinforces the mission of CYO. · Maintain cleanliness at program area including equipment maintenance · Enforce camp rules and emergency procedures as needed · Prevent injuries and accidents by monitoring staff and camper behavior at your program area · Report unusual camper behavior including homesickness, injuries/illness, inappropriate conversations and behavior issues to your director. · Sleep in the cabin with campers and cover for evenings off at least one or more nights a week. · Maintains first aid kit at program area and uses it as needed. · When not directly responsible for programming at their assigned program area helps out with lodge duties as assigned. · Receives on the job training and orientation in program area. Orients general camp staff during training to program area expectations. ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES LIFEGUARD: · Assesses campers at the beginning of the session and assigns swim level based on CYO criteria · Is attentive to swimmers or boaters while they are in the water and near the water to ensure safety. · Makes sure all safety gear is within easy access of the water and is maintained. · Does regular rescue drills to ensure that skills are kept up to date. · Constantly monitors camper interactions and enforces safety rules · Maintains the cleanliness of the pool, pool house, or beach.

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
• Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church.
• A good example for youth in appearance, attitudes, as well as in moral, ethical and spiritual behavior.
• HS Diploma or significant qualifying experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience as a strong swimmer
• Commitment to the mission and values of CYO.
• Strong communication skills, verbal.
• Ability to pass provided CPR/First Aid Lifeguard training course.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and live on site in rustic facilities while programs are in session.
• 16 years of age preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality programming at the program area that reinforces the mission of CYO.
• Maintain cleanliness at program area including equipment maintenance
• Enforce camp rules and emergency procedures as needed
• Prevent injuries and accidents by monitoring staff and camper behavior at your program area
• Report unusual camper behavior including homesickness, injuries/illness, inappropriate conversations and behavior issues to your director.
• Sleep in the cabin with campers and cover for evenings off at least one or more nights a week.
• Maintains first aid kit at program area and uses it as needed.
• When not directly responsible for programming at their assigned program area helps out with lodge duties as assigned.
• Receives on the job training and orientation in program area. Orients general camp staff during training to program area expectations.
• Assesses campers at the beginning of the session and assigns swim level based on CYO criteria
• Is attentive to swimmers or boaters while they are in the water and near the water to ensure safety.
• Makes sure all safety gear is within easy access of the water and is maintained.
• Does regular rescue drills to ensure that skills are kept up to date.
• Constantly monitors camper interactions and enforces safety rules
• Maintains the cleanliness of the pool, pool house, or beach.

Benefits

• Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED