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