Summer Day Camp Lifeguard - Glenn Carpenter Center
YMCA of Greater Saint John
- Saint John, NB
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Dedicated to the positive development of children and youth and appreciate the mission of the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick and YMCA Camping.
- Supervise a group of up to 15 children, ages 5-16 years and provide strong and positive leadership.
- Plan, organize and deliver daily activities for camps.
- Able to provide leadership specific to the various Day Camp activities to all campers. To assist in other Camp operations as requested by the Camp Coordinator.
- To strive to ensure that every child who attends The Glenn Carpenter Center is treated with respect, understanding and compassion.
- Responsible in ensuring that Glenn Carpenter Center remains a peaceful, positive and educational environment for all its campers, CITs staff, resource and guests.
- Understands and complies with Child Protection Practices.
- Each staff member is expected to be a positive role model in all aspects of camp life, being particularly conscious of personal behavior including dress, speech, etiquette, and relationships with others
- Ongoing or completed Bachelor's Degree, Community College diploma or similar from an accredited institution preferred.
- Previous experience in a Camp or Youth Program setting.
- Wilderness First Aid training or be willing to obtain
- Current NLS Certification
- Camp Certifications considered an asset: Waterfront, Canoe/Kayak, Pleasure Craft Operator
- Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, site locations.
- Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
- An excellent team player able to share cooperative leadership with other staff.
- Strong communication, customer service skills, a team player.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.