Excel Program at Episcopal Academy - Lifeguards & Swim Instructors
About The Position
The Excel Program at Episcopal Academy seeks part-time and full-time seasonal (June 8th - August 7th) camp lifeguards and swim instructors. Reporting to the Aquatics Director, lifeguards and swim instructors support campers throughout the day, lead swim instruction, and ensure a safe and engaging camp experience. Successful candidates for this position will: Provide vigilant pool supervision and perform rescues as needed, including during weekly safety drills Teach group swim lessons to children of all ages and skill levels Implement lesson plans and activities tailored to individual swimmer needs using positive reinforcement Supervise camper groups with attention to behavior, safety, and personal development Be responsible for group supervision of students with attention to behavior and group management, health, safety, security, and personal and skill development Communicate health and safety concerns promptly to the Aquatics Director Support daily camp programming, including outdoor and indoor activities Collaborate with fellow summer staff members and complete required skills tracking paperwork Serve as a positive, professional role model and interact professionally with students, their families, peers, the leadership team and the larger campus/school community Be flexible, reliable, and team-oriented
Requirements
- Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required prior to start of camp
- Experience working with children
- Ability to push, pull, lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds.
- Complete all background checks required by the Department of Education.
Responsibilities
- Provide vigilant pool supervision and perform rescues as needed, including during weekly safety drills
- Teach group swim lessons to children of all ages and skill levels
- Implement lesson plans and activities tailored to individual swimmer needs using positive reinforcement
- Supervise camper groups with attention to behavior, safety, and personal development
- Be responsible for group supervision of students with attention to behavior and group management, health, safety, security, and personal and skill development
- Communicate health and safety concerns promptly to the Aquatics Director
- Support daily camp programming, including outdoor and indoor activities
- Collaborate with fellow summer staff members and complete required skills tracking paperwork
- Serve as a positive, professional role model and interact professionally with students, their families, peers, the leadership team and the larger campus/school community
- Be flexible, reliable, and team-oriented
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
