OBH Junior Lifeguard Camp Counselor

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.