Lifeguards

Position Overview

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combing educational activities and lifelong values with fun. Scouting America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path toward a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Lifeguards are responsible for overseeing all aquatic operations at camp including the pool and waterfront. Key duties include ensuring swimmer safety, and instructing Scouts in proper swimming and lifesaving techniques.

Today’s summer camp staff are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge, work that offers solid compensation, benefits, and advancement.

This is a seasonal position (mid-June to mid-August).

Responsibilities

• Open and close the pool each day according to scheduled work hours. 
• Learn to test pool water to ensure it is within safe swimming levels. 
• Monitoring weather reports and directing swimmers out of the water in dangerous conditions.
  
• Submit accurate advancement reports to the Aquatics Director at the end of each session.
• Support keeping the pool and shower rooms clean. 
• Communicate with unit leaders, Scouts, visitors, and staff.
  
• Participate in camp staff training and staff orientation.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and hygiene.
• Attend all meals and camp-wide activities unless excused by the Aquatics or Program Director.
• Obey and enforce all applicable policies, practices, and procedures approved by the New Birth of Freedom Council and the Boy Scouts of America.
• Know, understand, and implement emergency action plans, when needed.
• Relay any issues that could impact the safe and successful operation of the camp to the Aquatic  Director immediately.
• Exemplify all aspects of the Scout Oath and Law and serve as a role model for staff and Scouts.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director.

Desired Skills

• High moral character.
• Working knowledge of Cub Scout and Scouts BSA programs.
• Familiarity with  facilities and traditions.
• Auditory and oral abilities to effectively communicate.
• Physical ability to engage in and instruct all available water sports and activities.

Requirements

• Must be willing to accept and meet Scouting America’s leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law.
• 15 years of age or older
• Certified Lifeguard 
• Complete First Aid and Professional CPR training (provided by employer) 
• Able to complete training to become a Certified Lifeguard (training provided by employer)
• Offers for employment are subject to criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks
  
• Auditory and oral abilities to effectively communicate.
  
• Meet the membership requirements of Scouting America
• The ability of sight, Medical approval by a physician to work. 
• Offers for employment are subject to criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks.
• Physical ability to walk and lift 40 Lbs.
• Physical ability to participate in and instruct outdoor skills.
• The ability to see and hear  

Compensation

Scouting America, New Birth of Freedom Council offers a competitive salary starting at $225/week, onsite housing, and meals.

Scouting America, New Birth of Freedom Council is an equal opportunity employer. Scouting America, New Birth of Freedom Council does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

In accordance with Scouting America's qualifications and requirements, I hereby subscribe to the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, and the declaration of religious principle. I agree to abide by the Charter, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of Scouting America. All camp staff members must be registered members of Scouting America.

Applicants are not required to give any information on this form that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $225 - $500