Camp Lifeguard-Swim Instructor at Riverdale Country School
2 days ago
New York
Job Description Join our Aquatics Team! Be a Hero to Campers as a Camp Lifeguard-Swim Instructor at ESF Camps! Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create a summer like no other for campers from preschool to 8th grade. We are looking for energetic and passionate people to join our team and make a positive impact while having a blast! Every day, the Lifeguard-Swim Instructor brings the ESF Aquatics Program alive for our campers by teaching swimming, lifeguarding, ensuring pool safety, and supporting pool management. Curriculum and supplies are provided. Why ESF? • Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support., • Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities., • Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children., • Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off., • Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network., • Free Certifications: Reimbursements are available for qualified roles (including Lifeguarding)., • Swimming Background: Previous swimming background with swim team, water polo team or other structured swim program preferred., • Experience: We are looking for experience working with children. Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred., • Age Requirements: Must be at least age 16 by the start of camp., • Certification(s): Must have certifications: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid Certification, Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification, • Hours: Typically, from 8:15 am to 3:40 pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities to teach after-camp swim lessons for additional income., • Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes or time off must be pre-approved by the site director., • Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding., • Teach Swimming: Provide daily swim instruction to campers ages 3-14 at various skill levels., • Complete weekly progress reports for all campers and other required paperwork, • Pool Operations: Implement proper pool procedures for opening, water quality (testing, chlorine, etc.), and closing., • Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with an emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director., • Teamwork: Work effectively with other Lifeguard/Swim Instructors and share various responsibilities, • Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive, welcoming, and safe environment., • Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily., • Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily., • Adhere to all company policies., • Must have the physical capability to see (near and far), climb, bend, swim, float, kneel, and carry individuals during rescue operations., • Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day