Lifeguard

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England • West Kingston, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Camp Hoffman as Lifeguard and help create unforgettable experiences for campers in an immersive and fun-filled environment. As a Lifeguard, you will educate campers in boating and water safety. Supervise open swim sessions and boating with other lifeguards and act calmly and efficiently in emergencies. Schedule: Day Staff Lifeguard: June 22nd to August 11th (Monday-Friday) Overnight Staff Lifeguard: June 22nd to August 11th (Sunday-Friday) (Off August 9th) Day staff will have one hour of time off each day. Overnight Staff will have two hours of scheduled time off daily, one evening per week off with a set curfew, and be off from Friday evening to Sunday Morning.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years or older by June 22nd, 2026.
• Current Red Cross lifeguard certification or ability to obtain prior to June 22nd, 2026.
• Current RIDEM Non-surf or Surf Lifeguard Certification or ability to obtain.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the visual, auditory, and physical ability to quickly identify and appropriately respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities and emergencies at camp, as well as generally uphold all safety standards.
• Day Staff: Reliable transportation to get to and from their assigned bus stop or camp each day.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Girl Scouts, camps, boating, and/ or lifeguarding is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the daily implementation of the aquatics program.
• Working cooperatively with the Waterfront Director to enrich all-camp and aquatic programs including swimming, boating, and rainy-day activities to facilitate general camp operations.
• Facilitate and engage in a variety of waterfront activities (swimming, canoeing, kayaking, water games, etc.) while actively guarding the safety of all participants.
• Prepare and conduct proper water safety instruction for all swimming, boating, and other waterfront activities, and enforce safety protocol at all times.
• Assists the Waterfront Director in assessing swimming skills of all campers for classification, ensuring that every participant has been through a swim assessment.
• Participates in all emergency drills including, but not limited to, aquatics emergencies.
• Work in a team with other lifeguards and camp staff around camp.
• Follow a schedule with promptness and flexibility when unexpected changes occur.
• Assist in the opening and closing of camp as directed.
• Perform daily set up, maintenance, and clean-up of waterfront as directed.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of the campers, reporting concerns promptly.
• Keeps records, reports, and inventories as required.
• Adhere to and enforce Girl Scout, State of Rhode Island, and American Camp Association standards and policies.
• Assist in all assigned aspects of an overnight and/or day camper's day including activities, mealtimes, rest hours, bedtime and after-hour duties as assigned.
• Participate in all aspects of camp life including staff training, meetings, in-services, daily activities, all camp activities, skits/songs, kapers (chores), cookouts, etc. as assigned.
• Live in a unit near campers or in a cabin with campers as assigned. (Overnight staff).
• Day Lifeguards have the option to work as a bus monitor or overnight on Thursdays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Staff housing & laundry facilities for the duration of employment period (overnight staff)
• Staff under the age of 18 are unable to reside on camp during the Friday evening to Sunday Morning time off
• Food during staff training days and when campers are on site. (All meals for Overnight Staff and Lunch for Day Staff)
• Paid pre-camp training and professional development
• Position Dependent: Trainings or certification in First Aid/CPR, Boating/Watercraft, Team Building, Low/High Ropes, outdoor skills, Rock Wall and more available!
• Girl Scout Membership
• Opportunity to support the Girl Scout mission and make a positive impact on the community.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed