Position Description

Lifeguard (All lifeguards must be NLS certified) 

Major responsibilities, be they supervision/planning or everyday duties to be fulfilled Including but not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Supervise all guests and staff using the waterfront facilities, whether swimming, boating or on the shore and ensure their safety at all times. This includes establishing and enforcing posted rules in effect during all camp hours.
• Assist with the setup at the waterfront: slide-dock, buoy lines, guard chairs, ski docks, buddy boards, poles and rope for barricade etc.
• Participate in training facilitated by the Head Lifeguard, learn and implement emergency procedures.
• Participate in any training that is required to work as a Lifeguard at JOY.
• Facilitate swimming tests for youth camp guests
• Maintain order and organization of Lifeguard Shack and swimming area
• Assist in program elements as scheduled and/or requested by the Recreational Program team in coordination with the Head Lifeguard
• Participate on a weekly changeover cleaning team, as well as perform daily cleaning tasks.
• Assist the Children’s Ministry Coordinators in Family Camp children’s programming

Working Conditions:

• Provision of staff accommodation and meals for the duration of the work term stated in the official job offer.
• Equipment (sound, sport, administration) and materials will be available as either equipment on- hand or as consumable materials according to budgets.
• Required for ten weeks during Family and Youth camps 

Start Date:

June 23, 2019