Position Description

Overnight Summer Camp Counselor with Ocean Lifeguard Opportunities
Location Camp Surf
Pay Range $92.86/day - Room & Board Included
Job Type Seasonal
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ID:
17982
Job Status:
Accepting Applications

Looking for a fun job to build your leadership skills?

Are you passionate about working with youths in outdoor and aquatics settings?

Are you 18 or older?

 

Let's have a Summer to remember for a lifetime!!!

Come join Camp Surf team for a Summer of meaningful work, lifetime friendships and amazing memories on the beach!

This is a Summer position that will run during the dates listed below.

June 2nd - August 17th 

  Must be available for the full duration of season

Y would I apply?

·         FREE Complete Gym Membership

·         FREE Workout Classes

·         FREE Pool Access

·         Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now!

·         Build Your Resume

·         Opportunities for Growth

·         Community Involvement

 

Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

·         Practice preventative lifeguard techniques at all times

·         Maintain high standards of skill in First Aid, CPR, oxygen administration, and effective interface with local EMS agency personnel

·         Assume full responsibility for a cabin group of 8-12 children including supervising the children 24 hours per day

·         Employ good teaching and leadership techniques in providing quality instruction

·         Ensure camp operating procedures are being followed at all times

·         Follow all rules and instructions, carry and use properly necessary equipment during activities, know and follow camp emergency procedures

·         Ensure proper care of waterfront, including appropriate use and accurate inventory of program equipment

·         Demonstrate a strong sense of investment in camp by actively supporting the cleanliness of facilities, care of equipment and supplies, and stewardship of the natural environment

 

 

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

·         Must be at least 18 years of age or older and have obtained high school diploma or GED

·         Successful completion of on-site USLA Open Water Guarding certification and monthly in-service drills and training

·         Successful completion of on-site ASHI Advanced First Aid course and monthly in-service drills and training

·         Experience working with youth in Outdoor Education, Overnight Camp, Day Camp or like setting preferred

·         Good customer service and communication skills when interacting with children, parents and the community.

·         Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills including: standing, hiking and/or climbing for extended periods of time.

·         Ability to teach and lead activities.

·         Must be able to live on-site during program season

·         Current certification in First Aid and CPR-Pro O2 must be from one of the following:

o   American Red Cross

o   American Heart Association

             o   American Safety & Health Institute

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The YMCA of San Diego County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer