Summer Camp Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Job at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (Cambridge)

Job Description

BB&N is seeking a Swim Instructor/Life Guard for Summer Camp 2026. Primary responsibilities include supervising and guarding all waterfront activities and safely guiding campers in their personal growth, daily living skills, and daily activities.

Job Responsibility

Participate in developing and implementing high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for campers within BB&N’s mission
Supervise campers to ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and overall well-being
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff
Ensuring the site's cleanliness and adhering to all safety guidelines associated with the camp program
Positively representing the camp when interacting with parents or community members
Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior
Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, dietary restrictions/allergies, and daily attendance
Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program
Work one-on-one with campers
Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Must be 17 years of age
Must be available for training sessions on the nights of June 15th, 16th, and 17th
Is required to have Education and First AID, CPR, and BLF certifications
Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff
Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity
Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid
Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
Assessing camper swimming abilities and delivering individualized swim instruction to teach water safety and to improve basic strokes
Some experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field
High level of comfort enforcing water safety procedures with campers and staff

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