Lifeguard - Sandy Island Overnight Camp

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescriptionPosition Title: Lifeguard
Responsible To: Waterfront Manager

Camp Vision – We will put people first, listen and serve to inspire hope for a better us. We build strong communities through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. We exhibit and behave as a team internally and externally with caring, honesty, respect and responsibility as our core values. We recognize that we are part of something larger than ourselves. With all this we are proud to serve our community as part of the YMCA of Greater Boston.


Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Responsibility – To ensure safety regarding all aquatic activities and to support the Waterfront Manager in this mission and Head Lifeguard in this mission. This role is excellent for the development of young adults ready and eager to take on real responsibility. We put PEOPLE FIRST as they work with our organization. You will LISTEN AND SERVE; with the goal of joining our community as a valued member. Effective communication with leaders and peers is a must in a close-quarters camp environment. Through our work together we will INSPIRE HOPE, leaving our people and community stronger. Programmatically this role is mission critical to providing campers with outstanding memorable experiences.

Specific Responsibilities –

ORGANIZATION

• Learn and understand all relevant Action Plans and Procedures for the waterfront
• Develop meaningful relationships in service and on behalf of camp.
• Bi-Weekly one-on-one with direct supervisor

CULTURE

• Put people first- New and Returning Community Care (Campers, Parents, Families, Alumni, Donors, Staff, Volunteers)
• Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among the camp community
• Attention to detail in crafting an excellent experience in all we do

SAFETY

• Be capable of taking shifts in all waterfront roles: Waterfront Guard, Beach Guard, Boat Person, etc.
• Support Incident Report management.
• Support Safety Systems implementation, evaluation, and documentation.
• Stewardship for the future.
• Maintain and enforce community boundaries

These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required

Essential Functions –

• Live onsite during camp operations.

Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseMinimum Qualifications:

• Certified Lifeguard
• Full-Time Availability for the Camping Season Beginning 2 Saturdays before July 4 and ending Labor Day
• Must Be 16 Years Old
• Excited for a work experience and away-from-home experience for the entire summer
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Passion for people, a willingness to serve
• Desire to develop enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control, and counseling skills
• Sailing, Swimming instruction, Water sports proficiencies are all plusses