Weekend Instructor/Ocean Lifeguard

Carry out the responsibilities of an Ocean Lifeguard and Program Instructor throughout the applicable Overnight Camp program season. For Ocean Lifeguard; successful in the completion of all aspects of certification in USLA, CPR (BLS), ASHI Advanced First Aid, and passing (2) monthly in-services per month specific to physical ability and ocean rescue & first aide/CPR knowledge. For Program Instructor; Teach outdoor/natural history classes, recreational activities, and/or other camp programming for groups in the overnight camp program setting.

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Schedule: Friday - Sunday as needed.

• Practice preventative lifeguard techniques at all times
• Maintain high standards of skill in First Aid, CPR, oxygen administration, and effective interface with local EMS agency personnel
• Supervise campers at all times
• Teach OE and/or recreation programming, lead activities for students and participants
• Lead activities including (but not limited to) archery, field games, and the climbing tower with good teaching and leadership skills
• Employ good teaching and leadership techniques in providing quality instruction
• Take full responsibility for the program areas of camp or assigned activity, including developing rules and procedures, ensuring adequate program supplies and maintaining or improving equipment and facilities
• Ensure camp operating procedures are being followed at all times
• Use good judgment; make conservative decisions all to ensure the safety of the children
• Follow all rules and instructions, carry and use properly necessary equipment during activities, know and follow camp emergency procedures
• Demonstrate a strong sense of investment in camp by actively supporting the cleanliness of facilities, care of equipment and supplies, and stewardship of the natural environment
• Work effectively and cooperatively with the team of other camp counselors and directors
• Ensure proper care of waterfront, including appropriate use and accurate inventory of program equipment 
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including: standing, hiking and/or climbing for extended periods of time
• Ability to teach and lead activities

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older and have obtained high school diploma or GED
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR-Pro O2 and First Aid from one of the following certifying organization:
  American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute
• Successful completion of on-site USLA Open Water Guarding certification and monthly in-service drills and training
• Successful completion of on-site ASHI Advanced First Aid course and monthly in-service drills and training
• Experience working with youth in Outdoor Education, Overnight Camp, Day Camp or like setting preferred
• Good customer service and communication skills when interacting with children, parents and the community
• Certification or experience in the following preferred: climbing, camping, archery, hiking, biking, surfing, swimming, sailing kayaking and scuba diving

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.