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Job Title: Youth Programs Camp Assistant/Lifeguard
Division: Youth Programs
Department: Youth Programs
Status: Seasonal
Non-exempt
Hours: Part-Time
Supervisor/ Reporting: Director of Youth Programs
Supervisorial Responsibilities: None
II. Description (brief)
The Youth Programs Camp Assistant/Lifeguard shall assist with the supervision of children during summer camp. The Assistant will provide input on program planning. The Assistant/Lifeguard is assigned to each site on their given pool day and based on program needs for field trip days.
The Camp Assistant/Lifeguard is responsible for explaining and enforcing pool safety protocol and swim tests for youth and staff at each site. They are also responsible for distributing wristbands based on swimming capabilities on each pool day.
III. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties of the position of Youth Programs Camp Assistant/Lifeguard include, but are not limited to, the following:
No. Assistant Essential Duty or Responsibility
1 Helps the site Coordinator in managing the room, including addressing minor behavioral issues with youth attending the programs.
2 Assists in facilitating crafts and activities for Youth during summer camp.
3 Represents Many Mansions in all interactions with the community including parents, volunteers, and service groups.
4 Accompanies and leads youth on field trips using chartered bus;
5 Other duties as assigned.
No. Lifeguard Essential Duties or Responsibilities
1 Explains safety guidelines and protocols to youth and staff at each site before entering the pool.
2 Supervises swimming activities at the pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
3 Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
4 Administers swimming test and distributes appropriate wristbands based on swimming ability of youth and staff.
5 Ensures no more than 25 people in the pool.
6 Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
7 Other duties as assigned.
IV. Qualifications & Conditions:
Category Qualification or Condition
Communication Excellent communications skills, including but not limited to, the ability—
To speak, write and read English articulately.
To write reports and other correspondence clearly.
To speak, listen, and respond effectively with and among staff, agencies, residents, volunteers, and other employees.
Computer Skills Proficiency in computer and computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), social media, and other scholastic or educational programs relative to assisting children complete homework assignments.
Driving While driving is not required for this position, the applicant must have transportation or the ability to get to and from work sites. If the applicant does drive for work purposes, they must have the legal ability to drive a motor vehicle in California, proof of a valid California driver’s license, and adequate motor vehicle insurance.
Education and/or Experience Lifeguard Certification
High School Diploma and knowledge/experience working with children in recreational setting.
Early Childhood Education units (Preferred).
Working with children: 1 year (Required)
High School Diploma (Required)
Bilingual - Spanish (Preferred)
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to work well with others and provide leadership.
Mathematical & Reasoning Skills: Excellent mathematical and reasoning skills. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to perform basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, decimals). Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. The ability to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited information exists, and the ability to interpret data and/or instructions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to drive an automobile for at least two hours (in order to travel to project sites).
Work Environment: Moderate to high stress work pace. The work environment may have frequent interruptions, time constraints and most individuals in fast paced customer service environment must perform multiple tasks and be self-motivated. Noise level is low to moderate. Corporate culture is friendly and goal oriented.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work overtime as needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions.
