What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Lifeguard & Activities Assistant position at Easter Seals Florida?
$325.00 weekly stipend (plus room and board)
Do you have your Lifeguard Certification? Easterseals Florida is seeking energetic, motivated and creative individual to fill our summer camp Activities Assistant/Lifeguard position for our 2025 summer camp season at Camp Challenge in Sorrento, Florida. Easterseals Florida Camp Challenge provides children and adults with disabilities and special needs a summer getaway filled with laughter, friendship and fun. Our lifeguards are a big part of making that happen.
The lifeguard organizes activities in and around the pool. The lifeguard will work closely with other staff to schedule and oversee these activities and ensure that campers have a safe and positive experience. The lifeguard will also assist campers in other recreational activities such as sports, archery, the challenge course, arts and crafts, swimming, talent night, and making s'mores at campfires. Additionally, the lifeguard will assist with the personal care needs of our campers. A full week of training will be provided.
Choose your adventure. The upcoming camp schedule is below:
Summer Camp Schedule
- Sunday, June 7 through Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Summer Staff Training Week)
- Sunday, June 14 through Saturday, June 220, 2026 (Summer Session 1)
- Sunday, June 21 through Friday, July 3, 2026 (Summer Session 2)
- Sunday, July 5 through Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Summer Session 3)
- Sunday, July 12 through Saturday, July 18, 2026 (Summer Session 4)
Are you a psychology, social work, physical/speech/occupational therapy, nursing, or other related student looking to gain experience working with adolescents and adults with disabilities? Do you need internship hours, practicum hours or hands-on experience for your major? We can help with that!
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training
- Current Lifeguard certification
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Great communication skills
- Compassion, energy, and creativity skills
- Ability to assist in the physical care of our campers including lifting and transferring
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Being ready and able to work one of the hardest, yet one of the most rewarding, jobs in your life
Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 – 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.
Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).
Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.
Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Salary : $325