Waterfront Counselor (Lifeguard)

Seeds of Peace Camp; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 27,900 - 44,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food included

Housing provided

Laundry services included

Job summary

A summer camp in Bridgton is seeking a Waterfront Counselor to assist campers with water activities and ensure their safety. This role includes living in a cabin with campers, and lifeguard certification is required, with training available. Ideal for young adults, it offers a life-changing summer experience, complete with food, housing, and laundry. Join a vibrant community and build essential leadership skills this summer.

Qualifications

• Must have lifeguard certification, with training provided if necessary.
• Excellent ability to interact with children ages 8-15.

Responsibilities

• Assist campers with various water activities.
• Lifeguard during free-swim activities.
• Live in a cabin with campers.
• Act as a role model ensuring campers' safety.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Camp Micah is a co‑ed overnight camp in Bridgton, Maine for kids ages 8‑15. We are looking for a Waterfront Counselor 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

• Assist campers with water skiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and/or paddleboarding.
• Lifeguard free‑swim activities at the lake when necessary.
• Live in a cabin with a group of 8 campers.
• Act as 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!

Qualifications

Lifeguard certification required (we offer lifeguard training for those who are not already certified).

Position includes all food, housing, and laundry in addition to a salary.