LifeGuard/Program AID

BASIC PURPOSE OVERVIEW

To provide a complete waterfront program that contributes to fulfillment of the goals and objectives of Camp Del Oro, including swimming, pool maintenance and waterfront safety, while maintaining a program area that is safe and healthy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct all waterfront activities in the pool and on the lake (if accessed).
• Initiate a strict water safety program in keeping with Red Cross, American Camping Association, and State of California requirements.
• Maintain swimming pool, including the keeping of maintenance records.
• Provide for the constant watch and supervision of campers and staff during swim sessions.
• Plan and carry out special waterfront programs in harmony with the Camp Director.
• Test and classify swimming abilities of staff and campers.
• Utilize staff abilities to best advantage in carrying out the waterfront program and instruct counselors assigned to waterfront duties.
• Enforce rules of the waterfront and help in camper discipline.
• Daily: Clean and scrub deck, equipment and pool area. Vacuum pool as needed.
• Prior to each swim session and at the end of each swim session, rr.ake sure all areas are clean and in order.
• Report any maintenance concerns in a timely manner to maintain a clean and safe swimming area.
• Know and be able to execute emergency procedures.
• Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
• Assist with "break day" duties as scheduled.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
• Assist with the clean up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Assist with the camp brief at the end of the summer.
• Assist the Program Director with other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Qualifications Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have general skills in working with children.
• Preferred previous camping experience either as a camper or as a staff member.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and tools.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.