Position: Camp Lifeguard

Location: BCNY Camp @ Harriman State Park, 553 Arden Valley Road, Southfields, NY 10975 

Salary: $5,500 

Employment Type: Seasonal, Residential, June 24, 2024 – August 16, 2024 

Mandatory Training: June 24, 2024 – July 05, 2024 

Since 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) has been partnering with boys and young men in after-school, weekend, and summer programs that support youth growth and development. BCNY’s two well-equipped clubhouses in East Harlem and Flushing and its wilderness camp in Harriman State Park offer activities and programs remarkable in their range. From swimming to robotics and enjoying ice skating in Central Park and a trip to the theatre on Saturdays, BCNY programs and events deepen interests and skills and are free of charge to members and their families. With the increase in youth directly impacted by the shelter and homelessness crisis in New York City, BCNY is dedicated to increasing equitable access to its free, high quality youth programs that foster brave spaces where boys and young men can connect, have fun and build lifelong friendships with peers and mentor. Part of that mission is our commitment to BCNY’s expansion sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn that engage members within their communities with the same youth-centered ethos the organization is known for. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff and our professional advisory council have made BCNY a leader in youth programming across the field and we invite you join our team as we partner with boys and young men as they journey through their childhoods and our clubhouses.

We are a COVID-19 proactive organization that follows applicable health and safety regulations to help protect our members and staff. Harriman Base Camp employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless it is specified under requirements. BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot.

The Camp Lifeguard will report to the Aquatics Director. The Camp Lifeguard oversees all waterfront activities, including water safety and swim lessons for all Base Camp personnel. The Camp Lifeguard assists in planning and implementation of waterfront programming to engage campers and foster character development and promote healthy lifestyles. Must be available for mandatory training in June.

• Supervise and guard all waterfront activities
• Provide surveillance during aquatic activities to help prevent and to manage injuries. 
• Provide rescues as needed.
• Utilize first aid and CPR, and other emergency management services as needed.
• Understand and implement appropriate responses to changes in water conditions or weather conditions affecting the waterfront.
• Evaluate aquatics abilities of campers and staff.
• Provide and assist in waterfront instruction for program areas such as swimming and boating.
• Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures while in their program activity.
• Act as reference in waterfront activities.
• Assist in the delivery and supervision of all water activities and special events at the waterfront.
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area
• Conduct a daily walkthrough of the area and check equipment for safety and cleanliness, and in operational standing.
• Clean the waterfront area daily, keeping it free of hazards and debris.
• Assist in the inventory and stocking of first aid and program supplies 

Other job duties

• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Assist in the planning of any special events on or near the waterfront.
• Assists in the daily maintenance of the waterfront area. 

• Training and experience in waterfront activities that are offered at the camp.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in the water.
• Knowledge and prior use of a powerboat as used for water rescues.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR Certification required or must be able to obtain certification or become certified once employed. 
• Current Lifeguard Certification from the American Red Cross required
• Ability to pass a background check and physical exam. 
• All staff must be up to date on all required immunizations and provide proof of their MMR according to NY State. 
• Must submit proof of health examination within the past year and immunization record prior to first day of work. 

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with youth and camp experience preferred. 
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions. 
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Mandarin/English preferred. 
• At least one year of experience as a pool lifeguard, instructor, or comparable
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an educational, social service and/or youth development setting

What We Offer

• Food, Room and Board provided
• Fun team environment - lots of camp spirit!
• PTO: Sick time only

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer 

and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.