Swim Instructor (Lifeguard)

Seeds of Peace Camp; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 3,200 - 5,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All food and housing included

Networking opportunities

Potential for internship credit

Job summary

A coed overnight camp in Bridgton, Maine, seeks a Swim Instructor for the summer. The role includes leading swim lessons for campers aged 7-15 in an outdoor heated pool, assisting with lifeguarding duties, and creating positive experiences for campers. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain Lifeguarding and WSI Certification. This position includes all food, housing, and laundry, plus a salary. It's an opportunity to build important skills while having an unforgettable summer experience.

Qualifications

• Lifeguarding and WSI Certification required, cost covered for training if needed.
• Must enjoy working with kids and be a positive role model.
• Ability to lead swim lessons for campers ages 7-15.

Responsibilities

• Lead swim lessons for campers in an outdoor, heated pool.
• Assist with lifeguarding duties during free swim.
• Identify camper needs and help to create action plans.
• Assist in maintaining proper care of equipment and pool area
• Live in a cabin with a group of 8 campers
• Identify camper needs and help create action plans
• Be an appropriate role model ensuring safety and well-being of campers

Skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Tools

American Red Cross curriculum

Job description

Camp Micah is a coed overnight camp located in Bridgton, Maine for kids ages 8-15. We are looking for Swim Instructors for this upcoming summer. This is a great job for a young adult who enjoys working with kids and wants to have a life changing experience.

Responsibilities as a Swim Instructor:

• Lead swim lessons for campers ages 7-15 (all of our lessons are conducted in an outdoor, heated pool)
• Follow American Red Cross curriculum for classes
• Assist with lifeguarding duties during free swim
• Assist in maintaining proper care of equipment and pool area
• Live in a cabin with a group of 8 campers
• Identify camper needs and help to create actions plans when issues arise
• Being an appropriate role model for campers, ensuring their physical and emotional safety

Why be a camp counselor?

• Build leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Gain teaching and coaching experience
• Potential for internship credit
• Network with counselors and staff from all over the world
• Have the best summer of your life!
• Position includes all food, housing and laundry in addition to a salary
• Lifeguarding and WSI Certification required (will cover cost of trainings if not currently certified)

Lifeguarding and WSI Certification required (will cover cost of trainings if not currently certified)