Temporary Employment - Summer Camp Lifeguards
Niagara University
- New York City, NY
- $15.00-20.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations.
- Implement instructional swim program developed by Camp Director
- Actively guard, and always scan the pool area, refrain from socializing while guarding
- Dress consistently with KRC standards including wearing swimsuit, guard shirt, whistle, and tube, while on duty.
- Inform Camp Director of any materials and/or equipment needed
- Adhere to directions, policies and procedures provided by camp director
- Supervise all aquatic activities of campers
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language sufficiently to be able to read and understand various forms, documentation, files and information in the department
- Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to be able to verify accuracy of record keeping and athletics information
- Sufficient manual dexterity with proficiency to handle various office machines including but not limited to: calculator, copy machine, computer, and typewriter
- Ability to receive telephone calls, responds to inquiries, and communicates with others by telephone with or without reasonable accommodations
- Experience with and knowledge of youth programs in a summer camp setting
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills
- Basic knowledge and ability to implement rules to basic recreation activities and games
- Lifeguards shall be at least 18 years of age
- Lifeguards must have experience-supervising children or complete a training course
- Must provide character references
- Police background check will be required of camp positions
- Experience in supervising children in an aquatic environment, preferred
- Certification in Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid