About the Role
Camp Lifegaurd Summary:
Prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring and ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. Lifeguards will need to be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision- making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Open the pool each day
a. Ensure backboards and other safety devices are out and available for use
b. Test chemicals prior to participants entering the pool
2. Monitor pool-related activities closely throughout shift and identify any safety issues
a. Maintain a clean environment in and around the pool
b. Keep the pool shed clean and organized making sure lifeguard tubes are stored properly between each swim block
c. Communicate with other lifeguards, and Ranch Staff as needed
3. Enforce all pool rules in a consistent manner
a. Maintain proper Lifeguard/Watcher ratios during pool use times
b. Handle discipline situations with courtesy and fairness
c. Direct swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions
d. Assist counselors with camper transitions in and out of the pool and pool area.
4. Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures
a. Fill out appropriate reports
b. Attend all in-service trainings
5. Close pool at the end of shift as needed based on camp schedule
a. Store backboards and tubes in the pool shed
b. Put down all umbrellas and arrange chairs on pool deck
c. Put away pool toys and collect lost & found items
6. Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisors
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current ARC Lifeguard certification including First Aid and CPR/AED
2. 1+ years’ lifeguard experience preferred
3. Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
Compensation
Starting rate at $21/hour, Lunch provided
Shifts Available: 1:00pm to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday, June 22 - Jul 25, 2025