Summer Camp Lead Lifeguard

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Summer Camp Lead Lifeguard

Summer Camp Lead Lifeguard

Summary: Camp Fire is a traditional summer camp that serves school- age children in the North Shore. Campers spend the summer exploring and participating in fun outdoor activities, all under the guidance of qualified specialist and counselors. The highlight of the camp day is when campers are cooling off in our in ground pool. Campers swim twice a day by participating in instructional lessons and free swim.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Supervise children at all times in all areas of the pool (shallow end, deep end and poolside)  Lead pool activities and lessons with enthusiasm and encourage participation appropriate to the developmental level of the child  Enrich the whole group free swim period with games and activities  Inspect the pool site and equipment daily and alert Director to any potential safety hazards  Vacuum pool liner and empty pool filters daily  Check pool water chemistry daily and adjust accordingly to maintain balanced levels  Assist with cleaning up pool areas and materials to ensure that all items are stored appropriately

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:  Minimum of 18 years of age.  Current Life Guard certification or willing to obtain recertification  CPR/ First Aid Certification  Certified Pool Operator certificate or willingness to be trained  High School Diploma, preferably enrolled in college level program  Minimal 2 years (or 2 summers) experience supervising/lifeguarding children ages 5-12  Experience leading private or group swim lessons; determining skill levels and documenting progress  Experience with in-ground pool maintenance

General Pay and Contract Provisions: Terms and Hours  Summer Camp runs for 9 weeks during the summer: June 26, 2017 - August 25, 2017.  Daily hours will be from 9:00 to 5:00  Compensation-$450.00 per week.

For additional information, please contact Camp Fire North Shore (978) 745-7200 or by email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Camp Fire North Shore 2 Cain Road Salem, Ma 01970

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