Lifeguard (Half-Day)

The STEM Alliance • Mamaroneck, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a fun summer job where you can make a difference? Co-Op Summer Enrichment is an award winning summer camp for low income children that delivers STEM learning and camp fun

You’re joining a summer camp team where roles and tasks are collaborative and shared. As a Lifeguard you’ll be a critical team member ensuring the safety of our campers at all times at the pool, serving a population of campers with limited swim experience, most of them being introduced to the water for the first time.

Requirements

• Must possess current Lifeguard certification from a NYS approved agency
• Must possess current CPR certification from a NYS approved agency
• Must have previous experience as a lifeguard
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Availability to work the entire camp season and attend all required orientations and trainings
• All employees must: Possess a valid social security card and NYS state identification
• Pass a background check with fingerprint approval if you are not a Mamaroneck School District employee (we will provide instructions as part of the onboarding process)
• Provide two professional references
• Camp-season: June 29, 2026 to August 7, 2026 (No camp Friday, July 3rd) 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Regular camp days
• all program start and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lifeguard for a program that serves up to 250 children grades 1-5
• Enforce all pool rules in a consistent manner
• Ensure the safety of all campers while in the pool area (e.g. locker rooms, pool deck and in the water)
• Identify potential accident hazards, maintaining vigilance and alertness to prevent accidents and minimize risk
• Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures
• Administer first aid and CPR as required per certification training
• Stay informed and aware of safety devices such as Defibrillator
• Collaborate & communicate with other lifeguards and supervisors
• Facilitate public relations with a positive and professional attitude, courtesy and tact
• Fill out appropriate reports as needed
• Participate fully in orientation experiences and weekly staff meetings
• Assist all counselors with logistics of entering and exiting the locker rooms and pool area
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisors
• Lead recreation experiences on days when the pool is closed and during our other special days

Benefits

• Highly collaborative, diverse work culture where all are equally valued
• Opportunity to serve diverse children in Mamaroneck, just .5 miles from Metro North
• Experience developing professional skills with recommendation letters for school/work
• Co-Op Lifeguards are eligible for performance based bonuses
• Previous Co-Op employees may be eligible to receive a re-signing bonus if they complete the re-signing interest form before April 1st. Contact [email protected] if you are a previous employee.
• Reimbursement of fingerprint expenses paid in the last salary check based upon full contract fulfillment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees