Lifeguard - Summer Camp

Bring your enthusiasm, leadership, and love of working with youth toGirl Scoutsof Northeastern New York’s2026 Summer Camp Team!

Lake Clear Campis seeking aLifeguardto ensure a safe and enjoyable environment at the waterfront. This position involves organizing, supervising, and administering waterfront activitieswith GSNENY, New York State Department of Health, and American Camp Association standards and procedures. The lifeguard will protect and supervise campers and staff engaged in waterfront activities whileassistingin the management of the physical operation of the waterfront facilities and equipment.

Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is one of 110 councils across the United States, supporting Girl Scouts and volunteers across fifteen counties of upstate New York.

We help build girlsofcourage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Our Camps are unique and shaped by the physical, and outdoor spaces in which they take place, the team-building nature of our activities, and the welcoming environment that we strive to create. Situated on 91 scenic acres of land on a peninsula on Lake Clear is an Adirondack gem. The camp is surrounded by breathtaking state land in the Adirondack Park,adjacent tothe St.

Regis Canoe area. Facilities at Lake Clear Camp include renovated cabins with full bathrooms, lean-to units, a dining hall, a health center, and buildings for programs and activities. Campers range from first through twelfth grade.

Summer Camp dates atLake Clear Camp are July
27–August 21,2026. These dates include pre-camp training and post-camp clean-up. All positions include room and board. Camp staff are generally offfrom Friday evening through Sunday afternoon each week.

GSNENY operates two summer overnight camps;
Hidden Lake Camp in Lake George NY and Lake Clear camp near Saranac Lake, NY. Many staff positions can be combined to work at both camps for a full summer of employment (8 weekstotal, June 27 – August 21).

Lifeguardsareresponsible forthe safety of everyone at the waterfront for allswimming and boating activities. Lifeguards must work with each other and the Aquatics Director to plan fun and engaging activities

Earn $80 - $85perday(depending on experience).

Work inthebeautiful park-like settingof Lake Clear Camp.

Experience asummer offulfillingmemorieswhileyoubuild meaningfulconnectionswith campers.

Strengthen yourproblem solving, collaboration, andyouthmentoring skills.

Forge lasting friendships with fellow team membersthroughimpactful work.

• Atleast
  18years old byJuly
  27,2026
• Current lifeguard certification with waterfront skills
• Boating instructor certification or GSNENY Small Craft Safety course, or willingness to obtain
• Ability to interactpositivelywithyouth ages7 to17;prioryouth-focused work or volunteerexperiencepreferred.
• Ability to build andmaintainpositive professional work relationships.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make this upcoming summer unforgettable?
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Girl Scoutsof Northeastern New Yorkisan equal opportunity employer.