Summer Camp Waterfront Lifeguard

JOIN OUR SUMMER CAMP TEAM!

Don't apply for just any job this summer. Instead, apply for a job that will set you on a path toward your future career. When you work at our camp this summer, you'll build your resume with outdoor certifications and real-life leadership, communication, and problem-solving experiences employers are looking for-all while getting paid to fill your summer with archery, swimming, new friendships, and unforgettable memories. However you choose to work with us, you'll learn new skills while making a difference in the lives of our youth. We are looking for team members who are level-headed in all situations, cooperative with fellow team members, and enthusiastic about working with children and young adults in an active indoor/outdoor camp environment.

Experience with children is preferred. Come work with our campers at Camp Edey in Bayport, NY. We offer programs for campers ages 5-15, including a sleepaway camp experience.

Summer Camp 2024

Camp Edey is located on 95 acres on the beautiful San Souci lakes in Bayport and has been home to amazing Girl Scout outdoor experiences for over 75 years. Our camp has two pools, an archery range, a gaga ball pit, a disc golf course, hiking trails, and a frog-friendly pond. Our summer camp program includes things our campers love-like scavenger hunts, outdoor sports, unique weekly themes, and STEM + Art activities in a safe and fun environment that fosters her sense of adventure. For campers grades 1-9 in Fall 2024

• Dates: July 1-August 30, 2023, 9 Weekly Sessions (Week 1 is 4-days only due to Independence Day)
• Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

*Team Training will be from Tuesday, June 25- Friday, June 28, 2024,*

Job Description

Lifeguards assist the Aquatics Director with the aquatics program and pool maintenance to ensure camper safety and that required standards are met.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, and reliable professional who love working with children and want to experience summer camp life.

Qualifications:

• Waterfront Certification is required.
• Must be American Red Cross certified and be 18 years or older.
• Maintains accurate records of camper swimming ability and attendance.
• Implements and oversees bather accountability system to include use of the Buddy Board and conducting Buddy System checks every 15 minutes to begin immediately after camper pool entry.
• Must continuously scan the pool and may never take their eyes off the pool during an active waterfront session.
• Responsible for care and use of boats, canoes, lifesaving and waterfront equipment; responsible for set up and pack up of waterfront equipment for the season.
• Ensures camper swim ability is categorized appropriately.
• Conducts staff and camper training of waterfront safety rules and procedures.
• Reports all accidents or injuries to the Health Supervisor and Camp Director
• Apprises the Camp Director and Property Manager of any pool issues that may warrant closing or servicing.
• Ensures that the camp meets aquatic safety criteria as set forth by ACA standards, New York State Health codes and Safety Activity checkpoints, including maintain appropriate camper to lifeguard/staff ratios.
• Ensures that the pool area, signs, safety equipment, logbook, attendance sheets and shed are in order and in presentable condition; under the direction of the Aquatics Director, vacuums pool and brushes walls daily.
• Participates in alternate activities and responsibilities when the waterfront is closed.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant camper supervision.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

*Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, creed, socio-economic status, disability, or age. *

EOE. No third parties.