Overview
Summer Camp Lifeguard Jobs in Iowa City, Iowa, USA at Boys Town
Ensures the safety,promotionand engagement of campers during lake recreational activities. Creates a fun andengaging environmentfor campers by leading various activities, ensuring their safety and promoting participation in camp activities. Summer Camp
Schedule:
May 26, 2025 to August 07, 2025
Salary:$15.00 hourly
For returning hires additional $1.00 hourly
A valid driver’s license is required to drive the boat
$1,000 commitment bonus (based on performance and active employment at the end of the program)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Provides safe and effective services
Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Provides lifeguard and camp services
Monitors swimmers and enforces safety rules.
Looks for hazards and prevents accidents.
Ensures campers are compliant with camp rules.
Advises campers on how to be safe in and around the water through Camp orientations and consistent engagement with the campers.
Actively monitors campers during activities, ensuring their safety and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
Recognizes and praises camper achievements and positive behavior to build confidence and encourage participation.
Monitors and maintains all equipment used for recreational activities such as kayaks, tubes, boats, life jackets, etc.
Drives a Boys Town vehicle or boat as needed to complete duties of their job.
Maintains cleanliness in dorms, bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas, and dining halls by sweeping, mopping, wiping down surfaces, taking out trash, cleaning spills, and ensuring the overall tidiness of the camp facilities, incollaborationwith other staff members; this also includes assisting with laundry duties for camp linens and towels.
Assists with basic food preparation tasks like setting up serving lines, portioning food, distributing food to campers in a timely and organized manner, while accommodating dietary restrictions. Lifeguards will adhere to the IAfood safetyguidelines and proper hygiene practices while handling food.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Title: Summer Camp Lifeguard
Company: Boys Town
Location: Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
