Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Responsible for preventing, identifying and responding to accidents/incidents.
•    Responsible for ensuring the safety of all swimmers while enforcing pool policies, rules, and regulations.
•    Administers and responds to emergencies and administer care.
•    Maintains active surveillance of the waterfront area.
•    Performs general maintenance in and around the waterfront area.
•    Assist Camp Coordinator/Staff with any pool related responsibilities as needed included but not limited to camper swim assessments. 
•    Follow all policies and procedures while guarding all swimmers and patrons.
•    Follow all health, safety and regulatory compliance rules and requirements.
•    Communicate to Camp Coordinator and Assistant Camp Coordinator any supply needs.
•    Attend all assigned training and in-service sessions.
•    Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certification.
•    Exceptional swimming skills and understanding of the fundamental swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).
•    Demonstrate swimming ability. 
•    Maintain positive relationships with campers and other camp staff.
•    Prepare and provide reports as required.
•    Reports all accidents and incidents and any suspected or known child abuse, neglect or endangerment to authorities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Attend all assigned training and in-service sessions.
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certification or ability to pass the certification exam.
• Exceptional swimming skills and understanding of the fundamental swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).
• Demonstrate swimming ability.
• Maintain positive relationships with campers and other camp staff.

• Prepare and provide reports as required.
• Reports all accidents and incidents and any suspected or known child abuse, neglect or endangerment to authorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organization and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Normal degree of computer proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Maintain annual training requirements as mandated

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED.
• At least six months of experience working with children or in a childcare setting preferred.