What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp - Lifeguard position at Saint Andrew's School?
Job Details
Description
Saint Andrew's School is seeking American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards for the 2025 summer camp season. Saint Andrew’s School seeks employees who are committed to our mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences will help us promote an inclusive school culture. We are committed to respecting the dignity of each member of our community, and we strive to recruit a diverse and talented workforce.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- providing swim instruction to campers aged 3 to 13
- maintaining constant surveillance of swimmers
- adherence to all rules and policies set by the camp and Director of Summer Aquatics
- helping to maintain a pool deck that is neat, clean and hazard free
- ability to act calmly and effectively in an emergency situation and follow verbal and written instructions
- responsible for acting in a professional manner and promoting safety protocols at all times
- ability to evaluate swim level and document progress
- displays an upbeat and positive attitude
Required to attend in-person training sessions or mandatory meetings on:
- 5/27 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Staff Orientation)
- 5/28 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Staff Orientation)
Qualifications
Requirements:
- must possess an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard or willingness to obtain certification prior to the start of camp
- must be 16 years old or older
- must display an upbeat and positive attitude
- must be available all nine weeks of camp (June 2 to August 1, 2025) or available for a session (June 2 to June 27, 2025 OR June 30 to August 1, 2025)
- possess leadership skills and responsible decision making
- act as a positive role model to campers and counselors while representing Saint Andrew's School
Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 35 pounds.
Saint Andrews School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws. Saint Andrews is a drug-free workplace.
All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check. Saint Andrews School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the schools changing needs.
