OBH Junior Lifeguard Camp Counselor

Premier Parks, LLC

Virginia Beach, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Career Development, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Fast Food, First Aid, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manual Dexterity, Safety/Work Safety, Sports, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun, supportive atmosphere where campers can improve their individual potential, gain understanding of others, experience new ideas, and develop an appreciation for all things aquatic.
  • Perform and teach all lifeguard, CPR, and first aid skills in an engaging manner.
  • Implement different activities to include sports, team games, and lifeguarding skills for the Junior Lifeguard Camp Program.
  • Maintain and be able to perform First Aid and/or CPR and additional lifesaving equipment according to park protocols as needed.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of program supplies.
  • Communicate effectively with park management regarding camp activities.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with guardians at camper drop-off and pick-up.
  • Track camper attendance.
  • Must be a good role model for campers.
  • Develop professional relationships with each camper within the group.
  • Promote positive group interaction.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment for campers, customers, and other team members.
  • Provide superior guest service to all customers in a polite and expedient manner.
  • Be attentive at all times.
  • Maintain a professional image.
  • Assist customers with questions regarding Ocean Breeze Waterpark.
  • Follow park policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Ability and willingness to attend an ILTP lifeguard training course.
  • A desire to work with children outdoors.
  • Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, team members, and leadership.
  • Ability to effectively speak and communicate in front of large groups of people.
  • Be aware, attentive, and work well with others.
  • Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions while taking precautions including hydration and sun-protection.
  • Must be able to work weekdays and holidays to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to swim 200 yards using front crawl, freestyle, or breaststroke without resting.
  • Must be able to perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve a 10-lb. brick, and bring it to the surface.
  • Must be able to tread water without using arms for 2 minutes.
  • Must have 20/20 corrected vision.
  • Must have hearing and speech, manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, and eye-hand coordination.
  • Must be able to get in and out of a pool without a ladder.
  • Must be comfortable jumping in water from varying heights.
  • Ability to climb stairs.
  • Must be able to respond to situations quickly. This may include running to various locations around the park while carrying an emergency bag weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.

Benefits

  • FREE Season Pass.
  • Free Tickets.
  • Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.

Career Development

We also offer a retention bonus of up to $500 for team members that average a certain number of hours per week during the qualifying time period and work through a specified date. Details about eligibility requirements for the Retention Bonus will be provided at a later date.

Jump into our talent pool

Are you looking for a fun outdoor summer job and great co-workers?

  • Flexible schedules
  • Free season pass for yourself and free tickets for friends and family
  • No experience is required for most of our positions. We will train you and you will learn and build job skills.

About the Company

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Premier Parks, LLC