Residential Camp Lifeguard

The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of campers by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. Lifeguards will need to be able to solve on-the-job concerns by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. Lifeguards must be able to enforce water safety policies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or life persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous lifeguard experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively guard and scan waterfront area at all times; refrains from socializing while guarding.
• Communicate and enforce all waterfront expectations and policies in a personable and professional manner.
• Dress and appearance are consistent with ULBGC standards including wearing your swimsuit, guard shirt, whistle and tube while on duty.
• Conduct waterfront inspections and complete and manage all reporting logs accordingly.
• Report concerns to supervisor.
• Record daily participation numbers and complete daily cleaning assignments.
• Attend and participate in all regular staff trainings and staff meetings before new sessions begin.
• Provide a welcoming environment for all at waterfront.
• Document any incidents/injuries appropriately.
• Maintain a neat and tidy work space down at the waterfront and in the staff living quarters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification REQUIRED
• current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification REQUIRED
• Must be able to live on camp for the duration of the summer season