Junior Lifeguard Camp Counselor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a fun, supportive atmosphere where campers can improve their individual potential, gain understanding of others, experience new ideas and develop an appreciation for all things aquatic
• Perform and teach all lifeguard, CPR, and first aid skills in an engaging manner
• Implement different activities to include sports, team games and lifeguarding skills for the Junior Lifeguard Camp Program
• Maintain and be able to perform First Aid and/or CPR and additional lifesaving equipment according to park protocols as needed
• Maintain adequate inventory of program supplies
• Communicate effectively with park management regarding camp activities
• Communicate effectively and professionally with guardians at camper drop off and pick up
• Track camper attendance
• Develop professional relationships with each camper within the group
• Promote positive group interaction
• Maintain clean and safe work environment for campers, customers, and other team members
• Provide superior guest service to all customers in a polite and expedient manner
• Be attentive at all times
• Maintain a professional image
• Assist customers with questions regarding Ocean Breeze Waterpark
• Follow park policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability and willingness to attend an ILTP lifeguard training course
• A desire to work with children outdoors
• Demonstrate ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and leadership
• Effective speaking and communication in front of large groups of people
• Be aware, attentive, and work well with others
• Work in outdoor weather conditions while taking precautions, including hydration and sun-protection
• Comfortable jumping in water from varying heights
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to respond to situations quickly. This may include running to various locations around the park, while carrying emergency bag weighing up to 25 lbs
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to swim 200 yards using front crawl (freestyle) or breaststroke without resting
• Must be able to perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve a 10-lb. brick, and bring it to the surface
• Must be able to tread water without using arms for 2 minutes
• Must have 20/25 corrected vision
• Must have hearing and speech, manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, and eye/hand coordination
• Must be able to get in and out of a pool without a ladder
• Must be able to respond to situations quickly. This may include running to various locations around the park, while carrying emergency bag weighing up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time

Benefits

• FREE Season Pass
• Free Tickets
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Career Development

Pay Range

$15.25 - $15.75 per hour