Position:
Life Guard
Reports to: Waterfront Director
Purpose of Position
To provide lifeguarding service during scheduled swim times, swimming instruction and support
for other pool related programs. Responsible for the care and maintenance of the pool, its showers
and pump house.
Qualifications
Be of sound Christian faith and good
Christian Character
Must be a graduated senior in High School
Must have a Red Cross Life guarding certification or appropriate equivalent
Have exceptional ability to understand
and relate well to others - especially children
Have exceptional ability to listen to
and communicate with others - a people person
Be a team player. Be Flexible. Be positive,
outgoing, and enthusiastic
Is extremely alert and safety conscious
Be self-motivated and able to complete
duties with minimal supervision
Wiling to participate in and or lead
camp activities
Be patient, sensitive and accepting of
oneself and of others
Wiling to do whatever benefits The Calvin
Center and the summer camp program
Relationship
All positions are under the supervision
of Waterfront Director.
Work directly under the supervision for
the Waterfront Director
Works alongside counselors and resource
staff
Responsibilities (Including but not limited to the
following)
Safety of Campers and Staff while participating
in Waterfront program primary
Perform "Swim Tests"
Guard during Swim Times
Maintain log of Chemical levels in pool
(under Waterfront Directors supervision)
Keep pool area neat and orderly
Daily Cleaning of Pool (Vacuum, skim,
sweep etc.)
Supervise water safety regulations and
emergency procedures
Life Guard for canoes
Reside on-site for the summer program,
sharing a residence with other camp staff. Unless otherwise
discussed with Program Director.
Attend all staff meetings. Attend all
meals.
Attend all Pavilion games unless otherwise discussed with Waterfront Director
Assists with check-in and checkout procedures.
Attend all All-Camp Activities unless
otherwise discussed with Waterfront Director.
Perform other duties as designated by
Waterfront Director and Program Director
