Summer Camp Head Lifeguard
pokomaccready campsWillsboro, NY
$4,350
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pokomaccready campsWillsboro, NYtoday
$4,350
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Mission: Grounded in a century of tradition, Pok-O-MacCready fosters personal growth by empowering campers to achieve independence, create lifelong friendships, and develop a deep appreciation of the natural world, in the Adirondacks and beyond.
Location:
Willsboro, NY - Pok-O-MacCready is a 122-year-old coed camp for children aged 6-16. Our campus consists of 400 acres of pristine wilderness on the shores of Long Pond in the Adirondack Park. Campers have the opportunity to participate in a 2, 3, 4, or 7 week session. Summer camp programs emphasize wilderness skills, horseback riding, traditional and non-traditional sports, creative arts, and community. For more information about the summer camp program, visit Level of Position: Full Time; Seasonal (June 18th – August 18th, 2026)
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 21 years of age and able to work legally in the United States
- Willing to be flexible, patient, kind, and hard working
- Excellent teaching skills and a willingness to continue to improve and accept coaching
- Self directed, with a desire to interact with and instruct children
- One season of experience as a camp aquatics director at a New York State children’s camp; OR
- Two seasons of previous experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children’s camp lifeguard
which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; OR
18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach, which had
more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time. Ability to manage a lifeguarding staff
Have or, be willing to obtain prior to the start of camp, current Lifeguard Management and Progressive Swim Instructor certifications (or DOH approved equivalents)
Reports To: Executive Director |
Supervises: Lifeguards and Swimming Instructors
Description of Responsibilities 45% Teach swim classes, manage and mentor swimming instructors, and help to lead section and all-camp activities, including evening activities 25% Supervise open swims and manage and mentor lifeguards 10% Supervise campers during meals, at All-Camp Activities, and at night when On Duty 5% Assess swim ability of all campers upon their arrival to camp 10% Maintain swim docks and equipment per DOH and ACA standards. Responsible for the cleanliness of your cabin and program areas. Role model an environmental ethic 5% Other duties as assigned. May include facilities upkeep, landscaping, driving, dishwashing, etc
Compensation and Benefits:
$4,350 for the summer camp season (June 18-August 18, 9 days of staff training included), plus full room, board, and laundry. A dynamic and fun camp community.
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Level
MidL4
Salary
$4,350
Location
Willsboro, NY
Occupation
Recreation Workers
Industry
Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)
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