Seasonal Lifeguard & Camp Support Counselor

DEAN Adventure Camps, LLC.; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $17-19/hour

Paid training

Reimbursed background checks

Referral bonus

Free snacks, coffee, breakfast, and 停车

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

DEAN Camps in Pennsylvania is seeking a Lifeguard & Support Counselor to ensure a safe, fun swimming environment for campers and staff during summer programs. You’ll enforce water safety, supervise swimmers, and perform rescues with First Aid/CPR as needed.

When pool time is not in use, you’ll provide behind-the-scenes support across campus, assist with activities, and help with transitions between buildings and blocks.

Qualifications

• Certified Lifeguard with First Aid and CPR/AED – Current American Red Cross or equivalent certification.
• Experienced swimmer and rescuer – 4 years of prior lifeguard experience in a camp setting.
• Alert & Attentive – Strong observational skills and ability to stay focused for long periods without prompting.
• Friendly & Approachable – Experience working with children aged 4-16 years.
• Quick to react & calm under pressure – Proven ability to handle emergencies while maintaining a safe and encouraging atmosphere for campers.
• Operationally Minded & Flexible – Willing to step into support roles across campus, assist with logistics and transitions, and proactively help wherever needed to keep camp running smoothly, anytime pool time is not occurring.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing water safety and rules for all campers and staff to prevent accidents.
• Supervising swimmers at all depths.
• Manage weekly camper swim assessments
• Performing rescues & administering First Aid/CPR in emergencies.
• Inspecting and maintaining aquatic areas & safety equipment to avoid any unsafe situations.
• Engaging with campers to build confidence in the water.
• Communicating with staff about water safety and camper progress.
• You are a reliable, proactive presence who helps the camp day run smoothly. In addition to pool responsibilities, you’ll provide flexible, behind-the-scenes support across camp operations, including:
• Assisting with activity setup and breakdown
• Supporting smooth camper transitions between buildings and activity blocks
• Subbing into camper supervision as needed
• Moving equipment and supplies across campus to support programming
• Responding quickly to operational needs identified by leadership

Skills

Lifeguard

First Aid & CPR

Camp lifeguard experience

Observation skills

Engaging with children

Flexible operations

Job description

DEAN Camps in Pennsylvania is seeking a Lifeguard & Support Counselor to ensure a safe, fun swimming environment for campers and staff during summer programs. You’ll enforce water safety, supervise swimmers, and perform rescues with First Aid/CPR as needed.

When pool time is not in use, you’ll provide behind-the-scenes support across campus, assist with activities, and help with transitions between buildings and blocks.