Summer Camp Part-Time Lifeguard

Job Description

Job Description

Located in the Pioneer Valley, a short drive from the Five College Consortium (UMass Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst College),Stoneleigh -Burnham School is the only girls’ school in New England to offer the IB Diploma Programme and attracts students from the local area and around the world. Our mission centers around helping our students discover and use their authentic voices. Employees who thrive at SBS are collaborative and dynamic colleagues excited by professional growth, are deeply passionate about education, and are committed to fostering an inclusive community.

Overview of Role:

We are seeking a vigilant, responsible, and energetic Part-Time Lifeguard to join our summer team. In this role, your primary focus will be ensuring the safety of all pool patrons by preventing accidents, enforcing facility rules, and responding swiftly to emergencies. Candidates should enjoy working with children and young adolescents, value community safety, and possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Surveillance & Safety: Maintain constant, alert surveillance of the pool and surrounding deck area; recognize and respond immediately to any signs of distress or emergencies.

• Rule Enforcement: Fairly and consistently enforce all facility rules, policies, and local health regulations to prevent injuries and accidents.

• Emergency Response: Provide immediate first aid, CPR, or AED support when necessary, adhering strictly to your certification training.

• Facility Maintenance: Conduct routine water chemistry tests, clear debris from the pool, organize pool equipment (kickboards, lanes, etc.), and maintain a clean, tidy pool deck.

• Reporting: Complete required paperwork daily, including incident reports, water testing logs, and shift checklists

• Minimum Age: Must be at least 15 or 16 years old (depending on local labor laws and facility policy).

• Certifications Required: * Current Lifeguarding/First Aid certification (American Red Cross, YMCA, or equivalent).

• Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.

• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment swimming skills test (e.g., 300-yard swim, treading water, brick retrieval).

• Excellent vision and hearing to adequately monitor the pool area.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in various weather conditions (sun, heat, indoor humidity).

• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, emotional maturity, a high level of attentiveness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Shift Availability & Compensation:

• Job Type: Part-time

• Hours: Mon-Fri 6/21-7/31 4p-6p with extra weekend shifts as needed

• Pay Rate: $20/hour

Applications:

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:

Shelley Futter, Deans Office Coordinator

[email protected]

Our Mission:

Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an academic community that fosters an international perspective. We inspire girls to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover her best self and graduate with confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge that her voice will be heard.

To learn more about Stoneleigh-Burnham School, please visit our website:

sbschool.org