Come join us for the summer season at Camp Tracy!

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Maintain a safe swim program for the campers of the YMCA Day Camp at Camp Tracy in accordance with the mission of the Alfond Youth Community Center. Provide oversight and ensure safety for all program participants at all times while in the water and at the waterfront.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in organizing and administering a well-rounded aquatics program including swim lessons, free swim, and other outside rental opportunities.
• Keep accurate and thorough records of attendance and participation for open swims.
• Record waterfront information as directed by standard operating procedure.
• Keep waterfront areas neat and orderly.
• Recommend needed supplies and equipment necessary for maintenance and safety standards to be met for proper functioning of swim area.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun experience for campers on the Waterfront during Camp Tracy.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess appropriateness enforce appropriate safety regulations or emergency procedures, apply appropriate management techniques.   

WORK SCEHDULE:

Seasonal

June – August

Monday – Friday 20 hours a week

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to 

 SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to interact with staff and members of all levels. 
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service skills.
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking
• Flexibility

 KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Current certification in lifesaving, CPR, and first aid
• Current Lifeguard certification w/ waterfront & open-water component
• Must be able to relate to and communicate with children and adults
• Valid and clean driver’s license desired 

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience Lifeguarding or in aquatic environments preferred