Residential Summer Camp Lifeguard/Counselor - Camp Frank A. Day

West Suburban YMCA • Newton, MA

81d

About The Position

We are hiring for Residential Camp Lifeguard/Cabin Counselor positions at Camp Frank A. Day for the 2026 Summer season! Please apply here if you are interested in joining us as a Residential Lifeguard/Cabin Camp Counselor. YMCA Camp Frank A. Day, or 'CFAD' as many campers and alum call it, is a coed summer overnight camp west of Boston in beautiful East Brookfield, MA. Summer after summer, Camp Frank A. Day campers bond as a community as they learn how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. Through physical, social and educational activities, our campers gain self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership—all amidst the fun of camp fires, bugle calls, canoeing, soccer matches, archery and talent shows.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old or having at least graduated high school.
• Desire and ability to live and work in a camp setting.
• Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Reliable, dependable, great time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Good role model, high integrity and professionalism, and adaptable.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the waterfront area. Be proactive in injury prevention.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports (i.e. incident and accident reports) as required in a timely manner.
• Must present a professional demeanor in proper uniform.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the campers, participants and other staff.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the waterfront and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the waterfront for hazardous conditions when arriving and during shift.
• Cleans waterfront area when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Routine cleaning responsibilities related to health and safety protocols.
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and duties other than those assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED