Lifeguard 

Description:

The camp is located on the shores of beautiful Lac de L'achigan in Saint-Hippolyte. We are an English summer camp that welcomes about 100 young people from 6 to 17 years old. The majority of our campers are followed in youth protection. Camp Weredale offers these young people a safe and beautiful environment in which they can be close to nature, create lifelong friendships and hopefully begin to heal.

Responsible to:

Head Lifeguard and Director of Program

Job Description:

Maintain a very high level of safety and supervision on the waterfront during all water and boating activities; aid in the development and implementation of well-rounded aquatic programs and activities; provide the proper care in an emergency situation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide a high level of surveillance of the swimming area during all waterfront programs and activities;
• Assist in the teaching of swimming skills to campers;
• Properly maintain and care for all waterfront supplies and equipment;
• Give an ongoing evaluation of the waterfront activities and programs and suggest possible solutions or changes;
• Attend all staff training sessions and meetings;
• Aid in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events;
• Meet with supervisors twice during the summer for formal evaluations;
• Fill out any necessary paperwork;
• Maintain a positive relationship with the counselors and other staff in order to be fully effective in the area of safety;
• Attend in-service waterfront training throughout the summer;
• Assume duties of cabin counselor on occasion, if required;
• Assist in other areas of camp life as needed (Hutline, kitchen, rainy day programs etc..)
• Carry out duties assigned by the head lifeguard as needed.

Requirements:

• Must have all necessary Lifesaving Society qualifications;
• Have excellent people and communication skills, organizational skills as well as an overall general understanding of how a waterfront is operated;
• Reliable and dependable.

Salary Offered:

To be discussed based on experience

Employment Status:

Summer, full-time, day, evening, weekend. Transportation, lodging, and food are included at Camp Weredale during the stay.

Duration of Employment:

June 26, 2023, to August 17, 2023.

To apply send your resume to campweredale@hotmail.com or contact us at 514-968-7527.