Lifeguard

Job Description

Position Overview

Provide high quality aquatics-based opportunities for all participants while fostering an environment of fun and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

Teach aquatics-based merit badges and lessons

Present in front of group sizes of 2-24 youth and transfer knowledge

Turn in advancement paperwork to supervisor in a timely manner

Assist with the set-up, maintenance, and take down of program areas

Provide First Aid as needed

Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions

Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area

Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership

Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

Minimum age: 18+

Preferred: Red Cross Lifeguard certification. [Training provided]

Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)

Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, swim, and paddle up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds

Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines

Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform Work Hours: 45-55

Desired Traits

High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)

Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills

Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds

Full-time