Summer Lifeguard - Swim Instructor Summer 2025

Apple Montessori Schools; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant summer camp team as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, where your role goes beyond just ensuring safety at the pool. You'll inspire young swimmers while teaching essential life-saving skills in a fun and engaging environment. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with evenings and weekends off, and be part of a collaborative team that values flexibility and support. With opportunities for certification and training, this position offers a meaningful way to make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying the summer sun. Make a splash and apply today!

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Support for Lifeguard Certification

Work-Life Balance

Team Environment

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area and ensure safety protocols.
• Teach swimming techniques and safety education to children.
• Assist teachers in the classroom when not supervising the pool.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Swimming Instruction

Child Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Summer Lifeguard- Swim Instruction Summer 2025

At Apple Montessori Schools, being a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor is more than just a summer job — it's an opportunity to inspire confidence, teach life-saving skills, and create joyful experiences for young children. You’ll play a key role in our summer program by ensuring safety at the pool and guiding students through fun, developmentally appropriate swim lessons. With a Monday through Friday schedule and no nights or weekends, you’ll enjoy a great work-life balance while making a meaningful impact each day. When isn’t the sun shining? You’re still part of the team — stepping into our classrooms to support teachers and connect with students in new ways.

Perks of working at AMS Summer Camp!

Summer Camp Session: June 30th- August 22nd, 2025

Monday – Friday only: Enjoy your evenings and weekends off!

Full-time position: 35–40 hours per week - consistent daytime hours with a great work-life balance

Rain or Shine – We’re a Team! At Apple Montessori, we believe in flexibility and teamwork. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, our Lifeguard/Swim Instructors support our classrooms for the day, helping create a positive learning environment indoors. Your role may shift, but your impact stays strong — rain or shine!

Support Provided for Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, Including CPR and First Aid Training: We offer assistance in obtaining your Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including CPR and First Aid training.

Some of your duties and responsibilities:

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and is rescue ready at all times and headcount of children at all times.
• Provide safety information to children prior to them entering the pool.
• Supervise swimmers to ensure they are swimming within the safety protocols.
• Spot hazards or potential and take measures to prevent accidents.
• Perform rescues in the event of swimming accidents.
• Perform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations.
• Perform pool chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene.
• Maintain accurate records of pool use and chemical levels.
• Teaches level-appropriate swimming techniques and safety education by Apple Montessori Schools swim lesson standards to all swimmers.
• Check the safety of rescue tubes and buoys and perform needed maintenance.
• Ensure that all pool equipment and chemicals are stored safely away.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately in accordance with Apple Montessori Schools.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Maintains an attractive and clean aquatic environment.
• Assists Teacher and Teacher Assistant in the classroom as necessary.
• Assists children in changing to and from swimming
• Performs all such related and non-related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

An Apple Montessori Schools Summer Camp Lifeguard/Swim Instructor will maintain the highest level of pool safety and surveillance, while also engaging campers in swim instruction.

WORKING AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Outdoor-based based require a full range of body motion including swimming, diving, and treading water.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Requires the ability of normal hearing, vision range, and the absence of color blindness.
• May require working under stressful conditions and requires flexibility in response to staffing needs. Must be regularly available and willing to work at least the required hours per day and overtime/weekends as requested.
• Perform duties on site unless otherwise indicated and approved.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18
• High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain
• Current Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or willing to obtain
• One year of working with children.
• Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness.

Make a splash this summer — apply today at Apple Montessori Schools and be part of something meaningful, rewarding, and fun!