Summer Camp Lifeguard & Activities Assistant
About The Position
Easterseals Florida is seeking energetic, motivated, and creative individuals to fill our summer camp Activities Assistant/Lifeguard position for our 2025 summer camp season at Camp Challenge in Sorrento, Florida. Camp Challenge provides children and adults with disabilities and special needs a summer getaway filled with laughter, friendship, and fun. The lifeguard organizes activities in and around the pool, works closely with other staff to schedule and oversee these activities, and ensures campers have a safe and positive experience. The lifeguard will also assist campers in other recreational activities such as sports, archery, the challenge course, arts and crafts, swimming, talent night, and making s'mores at campfires. Additionally, the lifeguard will assist with the personal care needs of our campers. A full week of training will be provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training
- Current Lifeguard certification
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Great communication skills
- Compassion, energy, and creativity skills
- Ability to assist in the physical care of our campers including lifting and transferring
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Being ready and able to work one of the hardest, yet one of the most rewarding, jobs in your life
Nice To Haves
- Psychology, social work, physical/speech/occupational therapy, nursing, or other related student looking to gain experience working with adolescents and adults with disabilities.
- Need internship hours, practicum hours or hands-on experience for your major.
Responsibilities
- Organize activities in and around the pool.
- Work closely with other staff to schedule and oversee activities.
- Ensure that campers have a safe and positive experience.
- Assist campers in other recreational activities such as sports, archery, the challenge course, arts and crafts, swimming, talent night, and making s'mores at campfires.
- Assist with the personal care needs of our campers.
Benefits
- Room and board
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
