OBH Junior Lifeguard Camp Counselor

Ocean Breeze Waterpark • Virginia Beach, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide a fun, supportive atmosphere where campers can improve their individual potential, gain understanding of others, experience new ideas and develop an appreciation for all things aquatic Perform and teach all lifeguard, CPR, and first aid skills in an engaging manner Implement different activities to include sports, team games and lifeguarding skills for the Junior Lifeguard Camp Program Maintain and be able to perform First Aid and/or CPR and additional lifesaving equipment according to park protocols as needed Maintain adequate inventory of program supplies Communicate effectively with park management regarding camp activities Communicate effectively and professionally with guardians at camper drop off and pick up Track camper attendance Must be a good role model for campers Develop professional relationships with each camper within the group Promote positive group interaction Maintain clean and safe work environment for campers, customers, and other team members Provide superior guest service to all customers in a polite and expedient manner Be attentive at all times Maintain a professional image Assist customers with questions regarding Ocean Breeze Waterpark Follow park policies and procedures Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age Ability and willingness to attend an ILTP lifeguard training course. A desire to work with children outdoors Ability to accept guidance and supervision Demonstrate ability to work independently Ability to communicate effectively with customers, team members, and leadership Ability to effectively speak and communicate in front of large groups of people Be aware, attentive, and work well with others Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions while taking precautions, including hydration and sun-protection Must be able to work weekdays and holidays to meet business needs Physical Requirements: Must be able to swim 200 yards using front crawl (freestyle) or breaststroke without resting Must be able to perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve a 10-lb. brick, and bring it to the surface Must be able to tread water without using arms for 2 minutes Must have 20/25 corrected vision Must have hearing and speech, manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, and eye/hand coordination Must be able to get in and out of a pool without a ladder Must be comfortable jumping in water from varying heights Ability to climb stairs Must be able to respond to situations quickly. This may include running to various locations around the park, while carrying emergency bag weighing up to 25 lbs Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time Benefits: FREE Season Pass Free Tickets Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc. Career Development We also offer a retention bonus of up to $500 for team members that average a certain number of hours per week during the qualifying time period and work through a specified date. Details about eligibility requirements for the Retention Bonus will be provided at a later date. Jump into our talent pool! Are you looking for a fun, outdoor, summer job and great co-workers? Flexible schedules! Free season pass for yourself and free tickets for friends and family! No experience is required for most of our positions. We will train you and you will learn and build job skills.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability and willingness to attend an ILTP lifeguard training course.
• A desire to work with children outdoors
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision
• Demonstrate ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, team members, and leadership
• Ability to effectively speak and communicate in front of large groups of people
• Be aware, attentive, and work well with others
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions while taking precautions, including hydration and sun-protection
• Must be able to work weekdays and holidays to meet business needs
• Must be able to swim 200 yards using front crawl (freestyle) or breaststroke without resting
• Must be able to perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve a 10-lb. brick, and bring it to the surface
• Must be able to tread water without using arms for 2 minutes
• Must have 20/25 corrected vision
• Must have hearing and speech, manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, and eye/hand coordination
• Must be able to get in and out of a pool without a ladder
• Must be comfortable jumping in water from varying heights
• Ability to climb stairs
• Must be able to respond to situations quickly. This may include running to various locations around the park, while carrying emergency bag weighing up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Provide a fun, supportive atmosphere where campers can improve their individual potential, gain understanding of others, experience new ideas and develop an appreciation for all things aquatic
• Perform and teach all lifeguard, CPR, and first aid skills in an engaging manner
• Implement different activities to include sports, team games and lifeguarding skills for the Junior Lifeguard Camp Program
• Maintain and be able to perform First Aid and/or CPR and additional lifesaving equipment according to park protocols as needed
• Maintain adequate inventory of program supplies
• Communicate effectively with park management regarding camp activities
• Communicate effectively and professionally with guardians at camper drop off and pick up
• Track camper attendance
• Must be a good role model for campers
• Develop professional relationships with each camper within the group
• Promote positive group interaction
• Maintain clean and safe work environment for campers, customers, and other team members
• Provide superior guest service to all customers in a polite and expedient manner
• Be attentive at all times
• Maintain a professional image
• Assist customers with questions regarding Ocean Breeze Waterpark
• Follow park policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• FREE Season Pass
• Free Tickets
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Career Development
• We also offer a retention bonus of up to $500 for team members that average a certain number of hours per week during the qualifying time period and work through a specified date. Details about eligibility requirements for the Retention Bonus will be provided at a later date.
• Flexible schedules!
• Free season pass for yourself and free tickets for friends and family!
• We will train you and you will learn and build job skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed