Lower School Summer Specialist, Pool

Lower School - San Jose, CA 95130

Salary Range: $21.75 - $25.75 Hourly

Position Type: Summer

Summer programs at Harker include a wide variety of academic and recreational offerings. We offer an academically focused K - 5 Summer Camp; the Summer Institute for Middle and High School-aged students; and our English Language Institute for international students. Our summer programs reflect our commitment to providing Bay Area children with a dynamic and exciting educational experience.

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Are you passionate about water safety, outdoor fun, and inspiring young minds? Our summer camp is seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our team as Pool Staff
. This role is essential in ensuring campers’ safety in and around the pool while also playing a key role in fostering positive character development to help our campers grow into responsible, compassionate citizens.

Requirements, Essential Duties and Responsibilities that are listed below are for Group Leader's and Specialist's

• Must be 18 years of age and have completed one year of college.
• Hold current certification in both first aid and CPR.
• Must have prior experience working with children
• Pool experience is a plus, but is not required.

• Ensure the safety of all campers in and around the pool area.
• Monitor swimmers, enforce safety rules, and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating qualities such as kindness, respect, and teamwork.
• Plan and conduct activities that promote camper self-esteem and encourage camper success.
• Provide opportunities for each camper to meet the established goals of the camp.
• Set a good example for campers and others including, punctuality, dress, language and behavior.
• Plan and instruct age and skill appropriate activities in various areas, for group and special interest activities.
• Work closely with other camp staff to ensure a smooth and cohesive experience for campers.
• Maintain the equipment used in their activities and assure its safe storage.
• Perform regular checks on equipment and report any issues promptly.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings.
• Assist in the setup of camp before opening day and in the break down of camp on closing day.
• Plan for the safe operation of the camp and the safety of all participants

• Supervise in scheduled areas as needed throughout the day.

• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels), and provide necessary direction and instruction to campers.
• Ability to communicate and train campers in safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the position.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid and emergency responses.
• Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct the activity to achieve camper development objectives.

• May be subject to extended periods of time standing or walking.
• Majority of time may be spent outside resulting in exposure to extremes in either heat or cold as weather and temperatures vary.
• Lift equipment/supplies weighing 20 pounds.
• Stand up and reach, bend down to interact with children
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid and emergency responses.
• Cognitive and communication abilities to safely supervise and manage students while at play.

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond, and to foster kindness, respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.