These roles can be done as part of one of our program teams or independently, depending on your experience and interests.

Lifeguard Role:

• Must possess certification in an approved lifeguard course, or be able to get certified.*

• Must be 17 years old.

• Lifeguard certification course will be provided at no cost during our paid staff training if needed.

Aquatics Director Role:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and manage a team of 2-5 lifeguards.

• Ensure that the pool is opened and ready for use during designated times, typically 2 to 3 hours and multiple days a week.

• Manage and enforce the buddy system, as required by the local health department.

• Organize and manage equipment and supplies within the approved budget.

• Participate in all aspects of the program as described in the general job description.

• Collaborate with campers and staff to ensure swimming and canoeing instructions occur.

Qualifications:

• Must possess certification in an approved lifeguard course, or be able to get certified.*

• Must possess certification in an approved lifeguard supervision & management course, or be able to get certified.*

• Must possess current certification in an approved CPR training program within the last 12 months.*

• Be at least 21 years old.

Previous experience required:

• 1 season experience as a camp aquatics director at a NYS camp; or

• 2 seasons experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children's camp lifeguard at a pool or beach which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; or

• 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a pool or beach, which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time.

• Approved Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid training will be provided at no cost during our paid staff training if needed.
• Approved lifeguard supervision & management course can be provided at no cost if requirements are met.