Waterfront

Salary & Dates: $4275, Position Dates: May 31 – August 8

The primary goal of the waterfront staff is to promote good water safety and accident prevention at all aquatic areas in camp and during trips out of camp. Waterfront staff are responsible for planning and leading safe, fun activities at our pool, lake, and river to help campers enjoy and feel comfortable in water. Be prepared to respond to any emergencies that may occur at the Waterfront.

Job Responsibilities

• Safety

• As a lifeguard it is imperative to always be aware.

• Safety has to come first at ALL times.

• Teamwork

• You will be working in a small group with the same people all summer.

• Having a good attitude, it spreads to others and sharing the desirable and less desirable work.

• Friendly and constant communication with your team.

• Initiative and Responsibility

• Making sure you are on time and prepared.

• Going above and beyond, when one task is done, asking for the next.

• Working with campers

  • Frequent bunk coverage instead of or in support of counselors.

• You will be teaching and leading activities for kids of all ages and genders.

• Planning ahead the appropriate activities and adapting on the fly if it’s not working.

• Department Area Skill 

• At the start of the summer, each guard will demonstrate to the head guard that in addition to current certifications, they have the skills and endurance necessary to carry out the job. 

• Skills verification will include: basic swim skills, rescue techniques, spinal management techniques and physical endurance.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard Certification (LGT) approved by American Camp Association

• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Walk between program areas including camp pool, Tuolumne River, and Lake

Day in the Life

7:30AM – Take off pool covers

8:00AM – Breakfast Meeting, be on time and ready to start the day

9:00AM – Set-up department areas for morning blocks

9:30AM – Morning Blocks (9:30AM – 10:45AM and 11:00AM – 12:15PM)

12:30PM – Lunch (or bunk coverage)

1:30PM – Sometimes there is a break, sometimes there is a block or bunk coverage

2:30PM – 3rd Block

4:00PM – Free Swim or Floats 

5:30PM – Place Pool Covers on and close the Pool

6:00PM – Dinner 

7:30PM – Occasional Evening Blocks (7:30PM – 8:15PM and 8:30PM – 9:15PM)

9:30PM – Off (usually, sometimes you will have bunk coverage and/or other duties)