Seasonal Parks & Rec - Lifeguard - Camp Carver

The Camp Carver Lifeguard will supervise Camp Carver beach/water activity, ensure a safe environment is maintained and to act promptly and knowledgeably in the event of an emergency.

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
June 8 - August 14

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• The lifeguard will be responsible for:
• Surveillance of water and campers/staff while on duty.
• Writing down suggestions and giving them to their supervisor.
• Making sure users know and follow beach regulations and rules for proper and safe use of the beach.
• Providing lifesaving skills to users in need.
• Keeping beach and water clear of obstructions.
• Reporting any problems to administration in a timely manner.
• Arriving to schedule shifts, prepared and ready for campers at least 15 minutes early.
• Filling out an accident report even for minor incidences and injuries.
• Recording, signing and handing-in time cards on or before due date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 16 years old.
• Current Lifeguard certification, water front certification and CPR/AED/First Aid or ability to obtain prior to the start of camp. If certification or re-certification is needed, the City will cover the expense. 
• Administrative:  able to keep accurate and detailed records of participation levels and to submit completed time sheets each pay period.
• Interpersonal skills: able to demonstrate tact and friendliness in communicating with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Ability to train Camp Carver Staff on appropriate beach safety, missing persons search and emergency response procedures as they relate to the camps beach/water activities.
• Comfortable being the only Lifeguard on duty
• Ability to provide direction to Camp Carver staff while at the beach.

• Lifeguard experience
• Beach/water front lifeguarding experience
• Experience working with children ages 6-12 years of age
• Water Safety/Swim Instructor certification
• Ambassador for Water Safety certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, operate objects or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell.
 
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Must be able to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works outside with exposure to wet, hot and/or humid conditions.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.