Aquatics Lead & Lifeguard Instructor — Lead Youth Lessons

Summitbsa; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Summitbsa seeks an aquatics staff member to provide high-quality aquatic opportunities for guests while fostering a fun, safe environment and creating lasting memories.

The role includes leading staff, teaching merit badges to youth groups, handling paperwork, and ensuring program areas are well-maintained. Ideal candidates are 18+, hold lifeguard certification, and have prior leadership or training experience.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older.
• Current lifeguard certification.
• 1+ year leading teams; Summit employment preferred.
• Willing to become registered Scouting America member.
• Previous training experience preferred.
• Able to use Microsoft Teams for work communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead department staff, including scheduling and training.
• Teach aquatics-based merit badges and lessons to groups of 2–24 youth.
• Submit advancement paperwork to supervisor promptly.
• Assist with setup, maintenance, and teardown of program areas.
• Provide First Aid as needed.
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by SBR leadership.
• Abide by policies and procedures in staff handbook.

Skills

Team leadership

Training

Customer service

Diverse/adaptable

Education

Lifeguard certification

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Summitbsa seeks an aquatics staff member to provide high-quality aquatic opportunities for guests while fostering a fun, safe environment and creating lasting memories.

The role includes leading staff, teaching merit badges to youth groups, handling paperwork, and ensuring program areas are well-maintained. Ideal candidates are 18+, hold lifeguard certification, and have prior leadership or training experience.