Camp Lifeguard (7096)

## ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

**Schedule/Hours: Casual**

**This position is responsible for:**

Serves as a lifeguard for all camp waterfront operations; provides constant surveillance of waterfront activities; maintains the cleanliness of the pool and lake area; monitors and controls the chemical levels of pool water ensuring proper levels are maintained at all times; prepares pool records in an accurate and complete manner; plans swimming activities at camps pool and waterfront.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Provides emergency lifesaving assistance to swimmers; performs lifesaving C.P.R. and first aid in accordance with certified practices and procedures; contacts emergency medical assistance when needed; stays with victims until emergency medical assistance takes over care of victim.
• Assist in maintaining swimming pool and lakefront programs.
• Provides constant surveillance of pool and waterfront activities to help prevent and manage injuries.

**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:**

Some physical requirements of the Camp Lifeguard – Aquatics/Lakefront position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate lifeguard equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

## WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

# **Education and Experience**

One year experience working as a life guard preferred,

Or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
# **Certifications**
Certification as a Lifeguard by a nationally recognized certifying body; Life Saving Certification
C.P.R. and First Aid Certification
**Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled**