Lifeguard- Stars Summer Camp

South Shore Stars•Hanson, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide potentially life-saving supervision of campers and staff at the pool and/or waterfront, ensure safe use and behaviors of all campers and staff, enforce pool rules, and implement Stars Camp’s safety and emergency procedures. Essential Responsibilities Prevent emergencies by scanning the pool in a continuous and consistent manner. Enforce pool rules authoritatively and productively. Handle issues in ways that ensure safety, maintain authority, and enhance the camper and workplace experience. Perform swim instruction for all campers. Ensure a clean and safe pool environment at all times. Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with all supervisors. Recognize emergencies or potential incidents and address them immediately. Know and activate the branch and pool EAP when needed. Provide care such as CPR/ First Aid as needed. Complete incident reports in a timely and effective manner. Assist with cleaning and testing of the pool. Participate in all safety and drills and facility preparation. Attend all in-service training and orientation. Make sure all gates and doors are secure against unauthorized entry and set for emergency egress, and locked when a lifeguard is not on duty. Never leave the pool unattended. Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand everyone's goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals. Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the Stars mission and goals at all times. Perform other duties as required by supervisors. Demonstrate a willingness to help where needed. This is a Seasonal Role Starting July 20th - August 21st. Hours: 8:30AM-3:30PM

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
At least one year or summer session of lifeguarding experience
Physically and verbally able to interact with children and staff
Must be able to scan the pool visually
Must be able to hear calls for assistance, calls of distress, and verbal communications from other lifeguards and camp staff
May be required to sit or stand for an extended period of time
At times, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., use rescue equipment, and lift, hold, and carry individuals using the pool/waterfront
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent
Mandated Reporter Training
Concussion Training
CPR/First Aid
Stars Orientation
Health Care Consultant Training

Responsibilities

Provide potentially life-saving supervision of campers and staff at the pool and/or waterfront
Ensure safe use and behaviors of all campers and staff
Enforce pool rules
Implement Stars Camp’s safety and emergency procedures
Prevent emergencies by scanning the pool in a continuous and consistent manner
Enforce pool rules authoritatively and productively
Handle issues in ways that ensure safety, maintain authority, and enhance the camper and workplace experience
Perform swim instruction for all campers
Ensure a clean and safe pool environment at all times
Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with all supervisors
Recognize emergencies or potential incidents and address them immediately
Know and activate the branch and pool EAP when needed
Provide care such as CPR/ First Aid as needed
Complete incident reports in a timely and effective manner
Assist with cleaning and testing of the pool
Participate in all safety and drills and facility preparation
Attend all in-service training and orientation
Make sure all gates and doors are secure against unauthorized entry and set for emergency egress, and locked when a lifeguard is not on duty
Never leave the pool unattended
Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand everyone's goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the Stars mission and goals at all times
Perform other duties as required by supervisors
Demonstrate a willingness to help where needed