Lifeguard (Half-Day)

Are you looking for a fun summer job where you can make a difference? Co-Op Summer Enrichment is an award winning summer camp for low income children that delivers STEM learning and camp fun

What you'll be doing

You’re joining a summer camp team where roles and tasks are collaborative and shared. As a Lifeguard you’ll be a critical team member ensuring the safety of our campers at all times at the pool, serving a population of campers with limited swim experience, most of them being introduced to the water for the first time.  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Reporting to the Aquatics Supervisor and Lead Administrator, you’ll work as part of a team keeping our campers safe during their swim time. The duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a lifeguard for a program that serves up to 250 children grades 1-5
• Enforce all pool rules in a consistent manner
• Ensure the safety of all campers while in the pool area (e.g. locker rooms, pool deck and in the water)
• Identify potential accident hazards, maintaining vigilance and alertness to prevent accidents and minimize risk
• Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures
• Administer first aid and CPR as required per certification training
• Stay informed and aware of safety devices such as Defibrillator
• Collaborate & communicate with other lifeguards and supervisors
• Facilitate public relations with a positive and professional attitude, courtesy and tact
• Fill out appropriate reports as needed
• Participate fully in orientation experiences and weekly staff meetings
• Assist all counselors with logistics of entering and exiting the locker rooms and pool area
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisors
• Lead recreation experiences on days when the pool is closed and during our other special days

We are looking for team players who are friendly, flexible, and want to give back. 15%+ of staff have been working for us for 5+ years. We build commitment and community.

• Must possess current Lifeguard certification from a NYS approved agency
• Must possess current CPR certification from a NYS approved agency
• Must have previous experience as a lifeguard
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Availability to work the entire camp season and attend all required orientations and trainings

All employees must:

• Possess a valid social security card and NYS state identification
• Pass a background check with fingerprint approval if you are not a Mamaroneck School District employee (we will provide instructions as part of the onboarding process)
• Provide two professional references 

REQUIRED PROGRAM DATES & TIMES: 

• Camp-season: 
  • June 29, 2026 to August 7, 2026 (No camp Friday, July 3rd) 
  • 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Regular camp days

*all program start and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st

What we offer

• Highly collaborative, diverse work culture where all are equally valued
• Opportunity to serve diverse children in Mamaroneck, just .5 miles from Metro North
• Experience developing professional skills with recommendation letters for school/work 
• Co-Op Lifeguards are eligible for performance based bonuses 
• Previous Co-Op employees may be eligible to receive a re-signing bonus if they complete the re-signing interest form before April 1st.  Contact info@coopsummer.org if you are a previous employee.
• Reimbursement of fingerprint expenses paid in the last salary check based upon full contract fulfillment.

Are you excited? So are we! Apply today!  

Please note:

• Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet about 60% of the criteria, women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they check all the boxes. If you think you have what it takes, apply even if you don't meet all of our requirements
• We value the diversity of our colleagues including working with those with special needs. We are an equal opportunity employer and want to work to support you.