Lifeguard

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston•Hull, MA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Lifeguard for Sunset Point Camp is responsible for the supervision of pool, bay and beach swimming activities throughout the summer to ensure a safe and fun atmosphere for campers. The position includes overseeing weekly swim tests for arriving campers, oversight of daily scheduled recreational swim and water activities for campers each week. This position is seasonal and includes staff training days the week before camp starts.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old, enrolled in school and hold a current lifeguard certification with the American Red Cross, American Canoes Association Instructor or WSI certification preferred.
Minimum of 1 year/season as a lifeguard
Certified in First Aid/ CPR/AED by a nationally recognized organization
Experience working with latency age youth
Strong vision and hearing with keen attention to the surrounding environment.
Able to perform work in seasonal summer climate that includes high degree of temperatures without air conditioning. Ability to stand and move about for long periods of time.
Strong reading, writing and communication skills ability to work well with others
Ability to be culturally humble and work with diverse backgrounds
Flexible and good natured, patience working with others.

Responsibilities

Always maintain professional boundaries. Present self in mature and responsible manner
Lead and supervise all aquatic activities at camp’s pool and off-camp trips as needed
Perform daily and weekly maintenance tasks on pool (pool and deck area, equipment room and chemical room)
Maintain chemical and filtration systems daily and accurately record of chemical levels and other required logbook information
Daily inventory and maintain equipment used in pool area
Initiate a water safety program in accordance with American Camping Association standards and Red Cross requirements
Follow established policies and procedures for pool area
Test and classify camp swimmers, and assign staff to tend to swimmers needing assistance
Prevent incidents from occurring by maintaining proper control over pool facility
Be able to recognize victims in distress, activities which may put swimmers at risk and physical hazards which could injure swimmer
Provide a safe environment for all staff and campers while at the waterfront
Provide engaging waterfront focused activities
Assist with camp activities in inclement weather
Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of campers in the event of emergency
Responsible for first aid and rescue equipment to be at the pool area and available
Responsible for assisting camp staff in emergency procedures
Work is performed in and outdoors at an overnight camp environment with children and adults. May be exposed to high degree of temperatures without air-conditioning. Daily exposure to sun and outdoor elements. Standing, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying to30 pounds.
Attend all required meetings and trainings