Camp Head Lifeguard (3369)

Camp Season - Summer 2026

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates, and participates in safe swimming pool and lakefront programs for campers. Instructs camp lifeguards of their responsibility and provides instruction in swimming, diving, boating, and water safety, and provides management of the physical operations of the waterfront’s facilities and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for carrying out all camp and aquatics policies.
• Trains and supervises waterfront staff by assisting in the planning and implementation of staff training, trains waterfront and counseling staff in their waterfront responsibilities, supervises waterfront staff to provide a safe and high-quality program, and directly supervises other aquatic staff.
• Manages the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area by setting up waterfront area before and during staff training, teach and monitor proper use of equipment, conduct initial and end of season inventory and store equipment for safety, conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness and good repair, and submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials.
• Assigns the Camp Aquatics/Lakefront Specialist to supervise locations and conduct swim tryouts on opening day. Ensure that all campers have placed the corresponding color wristband on their wrists according to their swim test results.
• Conducts rescue drills for the lakefront and for the pool. Log all drills.
• Schedules rotations for Camp Aquatics/Lakefront Specialist positions during free swim.
• Ensures that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures in boating (assist in the implementation of staff training for boating, train other staff in their boating responsibilities).
• Assists in the planning of any special events on or near the waterfront.
• Conducts rescue drills for the aquatics and lakefront and logs all drills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to swim and perform lifesaving activities.
• Some physical requirements of the Camp Aquatics/Lakefront Supervisor position include endurance, which involves climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate lifeguard equipment and perform various activities.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program at the available facility.
• Operate in daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Education and Experience

• Two years of experience in monitoring and coordinating waterfront/swimming activities preferred.

or

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Lifeguard training from a nationally recognized body, or Swim Instructor Certification from a nationally recognized certifying body.
• Instruction or Instructor Trainer rating from a nationally recognized boating or watercraft organization, or equivalent certification.
• If operating a motorized watercraft, have a Valid State Driver’s License and completed a boat safety course.
• Life Saving Certification.
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled