What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Lifeguard / Swim Instructor position at The Nature Place Day Camp?
The Nature Place Day Camp, located in Chestnut Ridge, NY, is looking for lifeguards and/or water safety instructors to work at our waterfront for the Summer 2025 season.
Qualifications:
- Current certifications or willingness to become certified in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and/or Life Guard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid or the equivalent accepted by the NYS Health Department
- Desire and ability to work with children and adults in camp setting
Why joining us this summer is good for you:
- Grow and develop yourself for the future. Our experience helps to prepare you for whatever your future holds
- We look great on your resume and write incredible reference letters
- We’re a day camp: play all day, sleep in your own bed, and have evenings and weekends off
- Get the full experience in just 7 weeks, leaving time for you to hang out with your friends, go to the beach, or take that trip to see your relatives.
- Get practical experience in leadership, critical thinking, communication, time management, and problem-solving.
- Be outside, breathe fresh air
- Mentor the next generation and feel good knowing you are making a difference.
- Make great friends, have fun, and be active
- You be you! When you are here, you’re safe to be your true self
About The Nature Place Day Camp:
- We connect people to themselves, others, and nature
- Located on 200 acres of woods, streams, and fields in nearby Chestnut Ridge, NY
- We are the most unique summer experience - not your typical day camp
- We grow skills and nurture relationships.
- The only nature-oriented, non-competitive summer experience
- Work with a fun and diverse team of people
- Daily Transportation is provided, don’t buy gas this summer.
Curious? More info at https://thenatureplace.com/
Apply through really, and if very interested: https://thenatureplace.com/employment/ and click “Apply Now”!
We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities and those seeking their first job to apply.
Camp Dates: June 23 - August 8, 2025 (No camp July 4, enjoy your day off)
6 weeks plus 1 full week of training so you are prepared.
Job Types: Seasonal, Contract
Pay: $1,000.00 - $2,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Lifeguard Training (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $2,000