Summer@Country School offers a safe, self-contained environment perfect for participants to freely explore and enjoy their favorite activities with friends old and new. We offer a range of traditional and new activities that make each summer unique, including art, STEM and athletics, 85 acres of outdoor and woodland adventure, and weekly specials. Through hands-on experiences and a combination of guided and independent experiences, campers are encouraged to try new things, explore, accept challenges, and most of all have fun.

The Lifeguard is responsible for facilitating and monitoring all pool activities, including water safety, testing of the pool chemicals, swim tests, and fostering and maintaining a safe, but fun swim experience for campers.

This program runs 9 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday from June 16 to 20 (no camp on June 19), 2025 and from August 4-15, 2025. The projected number of hours per week is 40. We expect applicants to commit to all June dates and/or all August dates. 

Additional opportunities are available throughout the summer that can be paired with the lifeguard position. Visit our employment portal to view available positions. 

Orientation and training are mandatory and will be provided prior to the first day of camp. Get ready for a summer of fun by joining the Summer@Country School team! Check out our website and apply through our employment portal. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all aquatic activities
• Follow and enforce program and pool safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Organize and run swim tests at the start of each session, classify each swimmer and assign staff to tend to swimmers needing assistance
• Check and accurately record chemical levels three times daily
• Maintain equipment used in pool area
• Be able to recognize victims in distress, activities which may put swimmers at risk and physical hazards which could injure swimmers or prevent you from adequately helping a swimmer in distress
• Act appropriately and immediately to ensure safety of participants and staff in the event of an emergency
• Be responsible for first aid and rescue equipment at the pool area 
• Attend all required meetings
• Be flexible with activities depending on weather and be able to pivot to non-pool activities due to inclement weather

Essential Qualifications

• Has a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Has or be able to obtain a current Lifeguard Certification
• Has experience, excitement, joy and passion for working with children of all ages
• Is able to handle difficult or stressful situations in a professional manner
• Is proficient in swimming and safety skills
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with all constituencies (children, colleagues, families)
• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible, organized
• Is able to create a positive swim environment and build relationships with children
• Has strong emotional maturity, judgment and leadership capability
• Has experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
• Has experience with emergency/crisis management and conflict resolution
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team
• Has strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Is able to stand for extended periods and in various temperatures
• Is able to constantly and successfully scan, supervise and monitor a pool and swim participants while on duty