Lifeguard - Hidden Lake Camp

About the role

Ensure a safe and enjoyable environment at our summer camp waterfront. Protect and supervise campers and staff engaged in waterfront activities. Assist in managing waterfront facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Protect and supervise campers and staff engaged in waterfront activities.
• Aid in the management of waterfront facilities and equipment.
• Work with other lifeguards and the Aquatics Director to plan fun and engaging activities for campers.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old by June 27, 2026
• Current lifeguard certification with waterfront skills
• Boating instructor certification or GSNENY Small Craft Safety course, or willingness to obtain
• Ability to interact positively with youth ages 7 to 17, and prior youth-focused work
• Ability to build and maintain positive professional work relationships

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Problem solving
• Collaboration
• Youth mentoring
• Friendship building

Benefits

• Earn $80 - $85 per day (depending on experience), or $16 per hour
• Work in the beautiful park-like setting of Hidden Lake Camp
• Build meaningful connections with campers
• Strengthen problem-solving, collaboration, and youth mentoring skills
• Forge lasting friendships with fellow team members through impactful work

Pay

• $80 - $85 per day (depending on experience)
• $16 per hour

Schedule

• Full-summer role (8 weeks total, June 27th – August 21st)
• Partial summer at Hidden Lake Camp (June 27th – July 31, 2026)
• Partial summer at Lake Clear Camp (August 1st - August 21st)
• Camp staff are generally off from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon each week