Lifeguard Job Description

This description is subject to change from summer to summer;
however, this does give a general idea of what is expected.

1. To attend pre-camp staff training session (ten days).

2. Assumes full responsibility for safety in all aquatic activities

3. Care and maintenance of the pool

4. Make sure you have a whistle and megaphone before you open the pool.Make sure campers are aware of the posted rules and enforce them.

5. Instruct the adult volunteer how to keep up with the tubing list if they have any questions. At the start of each shift send three campers down for skiing or two pairs down for tubing. After one completes skiing or one pair completes tubing, send down the next one(s) on the list. As campers finish they are to report back to the adult volunteer so that the next on the list can go. Make sure campers shower at outside shower after tubing or skiing before returning to swim in the pool.

6. In the event of bad weather, get everyone out of the pool . Make sure the water ski program is also stopped. Use mature judgement as to when to close and re-open the pool at storm time. The lifeguard is responsible for water safety at the pool and on the lake at all times.

7. Make sure all campers take their clothes with them from the pool.Bring lost towels and clothes to the Dining Hall to be given to owners after supper.Be the Camp Lost & Found Chief for the summer; Director will give details. Lock the gate at the completion of each shift.Participate in relational ministry aspects of camp program as needed

8. Is a role-model as a follower of Jesus Christ at all times.

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