What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard and Counselor position at Camp Zeke?
Spend an incredible summer, working with kids at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness, and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA and have campers ages 7-17.
We are looking for a Lifeguard and Counselor to join our team from June 14 – August 9, 2022, and live on-site at our camp in the Pocono Mountains! We will train and certify you as a lifeguard up at our camp if you are not currently certified.
Lifeguard & Counselor - Job Description
- Counselors live in a cabin with up to twelve campers and three co-counselors.
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
As a lifeguard, you will have all of the responsibilities of a counselor and your main specialty area of focus will be our lake/pool program.
1. Identify potential accident hazards.
2. Be alert or prevent accidents (risk management).
3. Enforce all pool/lake rules in a consistent manner.
4. Handle discipline situations with courtesy and fairness.
5. Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures.
6. Administer first aid and CPR as required. These requirements are just a brief overview and full details of your job will be explained at orientation and in lifeguard training at camp.
Qualifications:
- Strong swimming skills with the ability to pass a lifeguarding course or currently certified lifeguard.
- Available to work and live on our camp from June 14 – August 9. Must be available to live onsite for the full length of the contract.
- Enthusiastic, motivated attitude.
- Passion for summer camp and working with kids.
- Experience working with kids is a big plus, ideally in a camp setting.
- Must be a high school graduate as of June 2022.
Salary and Benefits:
- Accommodation includes air-conditioned cabins
- Cabins are located on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
- Room, board, and a salary are provided.
- Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
- Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $1,300.00 - $1,900.00 per month
COVID-19 considerations:
all staff must be vaccinated
Application Question(s):
- Are you vaccinated for Covid?
- Are you able to live at our camp in the Pocono Mountains from June 14, 2022 until August 9, 2022? (we will provide room and board)
- Have you ever been a lifeguard?
Work Location: Multiple Locations