Camp Lifeguard at Camp Lowe (Summer Seasonal)

Description

Do you have aquatics experience and are a certified Lifeguard? Do you enjoy working with you and in outdoor settings? If so, please consider applying and joining the Camp Lowe team!

If you are chosen as our candidate, you will be expected to teach YMCA swimming lessons, guard free swimming, and lead boating (canoeing); The position requires pre-camp training held in June and the position runs for the duration of camp from late June to late August.

Job Duties:

The Waterfront Staff will be responsible to the Waterfront Director and Camp Director and will:

• At all times, display: Enthusiasm, acceptance, sensitivity, patience, and self-control.
• Plan and implement daily lessons and free swims. Complete lesson plans by the required time.
• Instructors must be in the water for every swim lesson.
• Help plan camp-wide activities.
• Assist other camping staff when needed.
• Attend all staff trainings, meetings, and Family Nights.
• Ensure the safety of campers and staff while in the waterfront areas.
• Prepare, maintain, and breakdown the beach/swim areas daily.
• Maintain equipment and property.
• Develop progressive swim programs for all abilities.
• Supervise boating programs.
• Alert Waterfront Director or Camp Director of any dangerous situations.
• Abide by all rules, policies, and procedures established by the Montachusett YMCA in the Staff Handbook, and elsewhere as directed by YMCA Administration – including internet / cell phone policy.
• Represent the YMCA and the community both on and off the clock.
• Set My-Space and Face-Book accounts etc., to Private and refrain from having any internet communication with program participants / staff under the age of 18.
• Lifeguards are required to complete 10 LAPS between the time they arrive at camp and the time they leave.
• Always be on time and in complete uniform.
• Other duties as assigned by the Waterfront Director or Camp Director.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old
• Must hold current & active Lifeguard Certification
• Basic Life Support or Profession Rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration certifications required
• Experience teaching swimming lessons and working in dark water (ponds/lakes) is a plus.
• High school Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Type: Summer Seasonal

Shifts: Mondays-Fridays 8:00am-4:30pm; Camp runs from June 30th, 2025-August 29th, 2025. Possible Weekend shifts availability also.

**Association Wide All Staff Camp Training on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 (Location-TBD)

**Pre-Camp training is required--dates TBD

Pay: $18.00 per hour for new hires and $18.50 per hour for returning Camp Lowe Lifeguards. Plus, access to YMCA facilities and Employee Assistance program for all YMCA of Central Massachusetts employees. 

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your lifeguard certification today!

About Us:

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).