Summer Day Camp Lifeguard

Job Description

Job Description

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. Our Staff are the backbone of our programs and therefore, we pride ourselves on giving them an incredible amount of support. As a staff member, we guarantee you will feel a part of the KE Camps Team!

We are actively seeking a Lifeguard to help oversee our swimming activities.

Camp Lifeguard Qualities

• 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
• Prior experience in Lifeguarding and/or Swim related instruction, preferred

Camp Lifeguard 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

All applicants must have up to date Lifeguard Certifications prior to starting work.

Our camp is located at Laurel Links Country Club in Laurel, NY. Camp will run Monday-Friday from July 6 through August 21 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season. This lifeguard position has a working schedule of 10 - 15 hours per week or can be paired with a more consistent Camp Counselor role.

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