Summer Camp Lifeguard

Requisition No:868050

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

Summer Camp Lifeguard -

Pay Plan:
Seasonal

Position Number:

Salary:
Flat Rate/$620 per week

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Conservation Engagement and Education/Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network

Seasonal Summer Camp Lifeguard

Salary:
Flat Rate/$620 per week

12100 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd

West Palm Beach, FL 33412

Conservation Engagement and Education

Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network

Seasonal Summer Camp Lifeguard – OPS Seasonal

Everglades Youth Conservation Center

This full-time Other Personal Services (OPS) position is based out of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN). The FWC is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual to work as part of the Summer Camp Instructor team at the Everglades Youth Conservation Center (EYCC) in West Palm Beach. The incumbent will be a lifeguard for EYCC’s aquatic activities.

EYCC is a residential summer camp and sees as many as 800 participants throughout the summer. Aquatic activities that the incumbent will assist or directly oversee can include swimming, snorkeling, boating, fishing, dip netting, and marsh hiking. Most of the swimming activities occur in EYCC’s lake which is a large, closed body of water.

As a part of FYCCN, the incumbent communicates with stakeholders, constituents, and partners and performs functions of this position with a strong understanding of FYCCN’s mission, future goals, and practices. Conveys FYCCN’s vision through effective programming, training, and outreach at the EYCC.

Interested individuals must be passionate about getting youth outside to create the next generation that cares about fish and wildlife resources.

• A High school Diploma; AND
• At least one year of experience as a lifeguard, including in deep water is preferred but not required; AND
• A current lifeguard certification including deep water from a nationally recognized training provider is preferred but not required.

Fulfill the five primary responsibilities of a lifeguard as outlined by the American Red Cross:

• Perform patron surveillance – the close and continuous supervision of people using the facility.
• Minimize or eliminate hazardous situations and behaviors.
• Enforce facility rules and educate patrons about them.
• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies.
• Provide emergency medical assistance, including administering first aid, performing CPR, using an AED, and, if trained, administering emergency oxygen.

Fulfill the 5 secondary responsibilities of a lifeguard as outlined by the American Red Cross:

• Perform opening and closing duties, facility safety checks and inspections.
• Conduct safety orientations, administer swim tests, and fit life jackets.
• Clean or perform maintenance.
• Complete records and reports.
• Assist patrons with questions and concerns about the facility.

Ensure aquatic programs are in compliance with and operate according to American Camp Association (ACA) standards.

• Supervise daily summer camp activities as assigned (set up, clean up, leading programming, supporting fellow staff, etc.)
• Address minor program changes, behavioral issues, etc. and level-up to Assistant Camp Director or Director where appropriate. Enforce camp code of conduct.
• Complete required training related to ACA standards and be familiar with/follow all policies in regard to camper safety, risk management, reporting, etc.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders, constituents, and partners through in-person, and program/event interactions.

• Provide a welcoming experience, and positive guest service to visitors to EYCC through program interactions.
• Participate in meetings, mobile phone communications, etc. as needed with EYCC staff to foster collaborative working relationships.
• Maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently, take initiative and work creatively to solve problems.

Perform administrative duties as required.

• Ensure files/documentation are complete, accurate, and confidentially…