Summer Day Camp Lifeguard

KE Camps • Eastchester, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

KE Camps is seeking a Lifeguard to oversee swimming activities at their summer day camp. KE Camps is a leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide, partnering with over 230 private clubs to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. They pride themselves on supporting their staff and ensuring they feel part of the KE Camps Team.

Requirements

• Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers while in or around the pool at all times
• Responsible, Dependable, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
• Current certification in lifeguard training or equivalent
• Current certification in first aid and CPR (advanced certification may be required based on camp location and site of delivery of aquatic program)
• Prior experience working with children
• All applicants must have up to date Lifeguard Certifications prior to starting work.
• Staff members must be available to work the full camp season (June 29 through August 7).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Lifeguarding and/or Swim related instruction

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guard all swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed
• Assist Camp Director/Staff with any pool related responsibilities as needed included but not limited to camper swim assessments
• Warn swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforce pool regulations and water safety policies
• Direct swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions
• Provide rescues as needed
• Administer first aid in the event of injury, rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administer CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary
• Evaluate conditions and monitor weather reports for safety and initiate aquatics emergency action plan as required
• Inspect pool facilities, equipment, and water as well as maintain a clean environment in and around the pool area to ensure that they are safe and useable
• Complete other duties, as assigned

What This Job Offers

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