Camp Mary Orton (CMO) Lifeguard

To monitor swimmers, enforce safety rules and policies, and rescue distressed swimmers in order to provide a safe and fun environment for swimmers of all abilities.

II. Essential Responsibilities 

A. Assists the Pool Director with facilitating and enforcing a safe swimming environment, which includes:

            1. Assisting Pool Director in providing lessons on swimming and water safety techniques                  and practices to children and adults as needed;

            2. Enforcing safety standards and policies among swimmers;

            3. Monitoring swimmers;

            4. Rescuing distressed swimmers as needed;

            5. Providing assistance and/or accommodations to include participants with disabilities.

B. Work 20 – 30 hours per week on a variable schedule. Must be available M-F  Noon – 4pm for summer camp, and able to work evenings and weekends as needed a minimum of once per week for pool parties, during June, July and August.   

III. Other Responsibilities

- Follow agency operating procedures and safety protocols, including those concerning COVID-19

- Tidying pool area as needed;

- Attending Agency meetings as assigned;

- Performing other duties as assigned; 

- As a part-time Camp Mary Orton employee, this position is eligible for additional training for other camp positions (e.g. Event Host, Facilities Maintenance). If such additional training is completed, this position may take on shifts for those duties as well as Lifeguard shifts.

IV. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Shows Initiative. Is proactive and takes action without being prompted.  Does not wait to be directed, but instead, takes responsibility and acts when need arises. Makes things happen. Provides unsolicited input. 
• Maintains a positive attitude while meeting goals even in the face of significant obstacles and uncooperative people. Communicates confidence to others. Is not distracted by negativity. Demonstrates a sense of humor and perspective about setbacks. 
• Professional Expertise.  Demonstrates detailed knowledge of professional expertise, such as knowledge of swimming and rescue techniques, pool maintenance, CPR and first aid.
• Assertive. Is self-confident.  Readily offers opinions and takes action even when position        may be unpopular.  Is willing to challenge others appropriately when required. Trusts own           judgment and is not overly dependent upon the approval of others. 
• Embraces and is sensitive to cross-cultural differences. Accepts and respects cultural differences. Demonstrates the capacity for cultural self-assessment. Is conscious of the dynamics inherent when cultures interact.  

V.  Work Experience and Education

Requires current American Red Cross Training, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications.  American Red Cross Head Guard and Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred.    Requires satisfactory criminal background record.  Must be at least age 18. 

VI.  Physical and Mental Requirements

Must be able to swim; lift and carry distressed swimmers; perform duties while outdoors and exposed to a variety of weather conditions; observe swimmers and identify unsafe activities and distressed swimmers; listen for distress calls by swimmers; show patience; remain focused on responsibilities despite numerous distractions and interruptions in a noisy environment; and give oral instructions and feedback to student swimmers.