Summer@ School Lifeguard

Summer@Country School offers a safe, self-contained environment perfect for participants to freely explore and enjoy their favorite activities with friends old and new. We offer a range of traditional and new activities that make each summer unique, including art, STEM and athletics, 85 acres of outdoor and woodland adventure, and weekly specials. Through hands-on experiences and a combination of guided and independent experiences, campers are encouraged to try new things, explore, accept challenges, and most of all have fun.

The Lifeguard is responsible for facilitating and monitoring all pool activities, including water safety, testing of the pool chemicals, swim tests, and fostering and maintaining a safe, but fun, swim experience for campers.

This program runs 9 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday from June 15 to August 21, 2026. The projected number of hours per week is 40.

Orientation and training are mandatory and will be provided prior to the first day of camp. Get ready for a summer of fun by joining the Summer@Country School team! Check out our website and apply through our employment portal.

• Lead and supervise all aquatic activities
• Follow and enforce program and pool safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Organize and run swim tests at the start of each session, classify each swimmer and assign staff to tend to swimmers needing assistance
• Check and accurately record chemical levels three times daily
• Maintain equipment used in the pool area
• Be able to recognize victims in distress, activities which may put swimmers at risk and physical hazards which could injure swimmers or prevent you from adequately helping a swimmer in distress
• Act appropriately and immediately to ensure the safety of participants and staff in the event of an emergency
• Be responsible for first aid and rescue equipment at the pool area
• Attend all required meetings
• Be flexible with activities depending on the weather and be able to pivot to non-pool activities due to inclement weather

• Has or is able to obtain a current Lifeguard Certification
• Has experience, excitement, joy and passion for working with children of all ages
• Can handle difficult or stressful situations in a professional manner
• Is proficient in swimming and safety skills
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with all constituencies (children, colleagues, families)
• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible, organized
• Can create a positive aquatics environment and build relationships with children
• Has strong emotional maturity, judgment and leadership capability
• Has experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
• Has experience with emergency/crisis management and conflict resolution
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Has strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Can stand for extended periods and in various temperatures
• Can constantly and successfully scan, supervise and monitor a pool and swim participants while on duty