Waterfront Lead Lifeguard

Lead Waterfront Lifeguard

Job Title:

Lead Waterfront Lifeguard

Region/

Location:

Colorado, Rocky Mountains

Department:
Camp, OPP

Occupational Job Group:
Summer Camp

Pay Range: $540 a week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)

Reports To:

Program Director and/or hiring manager

Term:
Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite (May–August, exact dates TBD)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Supervisory Responsibility:
Waterfront Staff

• Collaborate with a team of 2–3 waterfront staff to plan, lifeguard, and supervise activities including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and stand‑up paddle boarding.
• Assist Program Director with daily equipment logs and property upkeep.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all waterfront equipment and areas.
• Support health and wellness practices and provide emergency procedures during on‑site and off‑site incidents.
• Provide assistance or coverage for additional operational and program staff as needed.
• Support cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff.
• Instruct and supervise all waterfront activities, ensuring safety and appropriate adaptations for all participants.
• During waterfront activities or when assigned, act ‘in loco parentis’ and guide a group of campers during overnight camp sessions.
• Provide support and counsel to campers in daily living, camp activities, and peer relationships.
• Supervise a team of 2–3 waterfront staff for delivery of the waterfront program.
• Train and orient staff on proper use of specialized equipment and program delivery.
• Verify staff competence before assignment to waterfront activities and monitor performance throughout the season.
• Provide evaluation and coaching for assigned staff.
• Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail‑oriented manner.
• Develop, review, and assist in creating daily and weekly activity schedules in cooperation with other staff.
• Provide a system for accurate logs, forms, inventory, and record keeping.
• Participate in camper and staff feedback forms for overall camp strategic planning.
• Attend regular staff meetings and training for planning, communication, and assignment execution.
• Coordinate and communicate staff schedules to campers and staff as necessary.
• Carry out ongoing observations to assure goals and expectations of leadership and program delivery align positively.
• Interact with digital systems including Work Bright, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Respect confidentiality of all information related to staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience.
• Current or willingness to obtain Lifeguard Certification, First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration.
• Documented experience in supervision and leadership of peers and/or staff.
• Proven waterfront skills, including swimming and watercraft operation.
• Minimum of 2 years in waterfront areas with safe practices involving swimming, boating, or working near water.
• Experience or desire to work with children.
• Proven ability to assess a swimmer’s ability.
• Ability to run a program 6–8 hours daily, 6–7 days per week.
• Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to provide innovative and engaging program development in an informal, outdoor setting.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Waterfront equipment: life vests, paddles, etc.
• Watercraft: canoes, kayaks, stand‑up paddle boards, etc.
• Program equipment used in activities such as hiking, hot elements, and other outdoor skill activities.
• Handheld radios.
• Golf carts, gator, trucks, and leased vehicles as directed.

• Camps are at altitudes of 8,000–9,500 feet.
• Ability to work non‑traditional…