Residential Summer Camp Lifeguard/Counselor - Camp Frank A. Day

West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Residential Summer Camp Lifeguard/Counselor at Camp Frank A. Day. This role involves ensuring camper safety, engaging in activities, and maintaining a positive environment. Ideal candidates will have lifeguard certifications and a passion for working with youth in a camp setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old or having graduated high school.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the waterfront area.
• Enforces waterfront rules and responds to emergencies.
• Maintains effective relationships with campers and staff.

Skills

Time-management

Dependability

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Residential Summer Camp Lifeguard/Counselor - Camp Frank A. Day

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We are hiring for Residential Camp Lifeguard/Cabin Counselor positions at Camp Frank A. Day for the 2025 Summer season! Please apply here if you are interested in joining us as a Residential Lifeguard/Cabin Camp Counselor.

YMCA Camp Frank A. Day, or "CFAD" as many campers and alum call it, is a coed summer overnight camp west of Boston in beautiful East Brookfield, MA. Summer after summer, Camp Frank A. Day campers bond as a community as they learn how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. Through physical, social and educational activities, our campers gain self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership—all amidst the fun of camp fires, bugle calls, canoeing, soccer matches, archery and talent shows.

Position Summary

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes camper safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The lifeguard is responsible for enforcing the waterfront rules as outlined in the waterfront manual.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Member Service Statement

Members are the heart of this organization. They are the reason we exist. Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person. They are not statistics and always deserve our respect. No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying members’ needs and wants is everyone’s first and most important responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Maintains active surveillance of the waterfront area. Be proactive in injury prevention.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports (i.e. incident and accident reports) as required in a timely manner.
• Must present a professional demeanor in proper uniform.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion. Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the campers, participants and other staff.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the waterfront and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the waterfront for hazardous conditions when arriving and during shift.
• Cleans waterfront area when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Routine cleaning responsibilities related to health and safety protocols
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and duties other than those assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old or having at least graduated high school.
• Desire and ability to live and work in a camp setting.
• Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization. Learning about our initiatives and the continuous work and being able to vocalize with members if needed.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Reliable, dependable, great time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Good role model, high integrity and professionalism, and adaptable.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Meet strength and lifting requirements.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
  
  

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.

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