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Life Guarding and Aquatics Staff
Aquatics Coordinator
Qualifications:
- Certified LG, a canoeing and/or kayak certification preferred, but not mandatory.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Prior experience in planning and coordinating all aquatics activities and lessons.
- Ability to supervise aquatics staff personnel.
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Responsible To: Program Leadership Team
Specific Responsibilities:
- Schedule and assign all pool, Canoeing, and Kayaking staff responsibilities.
- Function as on-duty lifeguard as required.
- Establish procedures for pool/creek/river use and safety expectations.
- Supervise swim test for all campers when they arrive for camp the first day.
- Maintain pool chlorination procedures.
- Maintain pool cleanliness.
- Plan morning pool games and instructions.
- Supervise free swims.
- Maintain care and storage of canoes, kayaks, and support equipment.
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Lifeguarding Aquatics Staff
Qualifications:
- Certified in Lifeguard Training and CPR.
- Ability to work with campers and staff as a teacher and group leader.
Responsible To: Aquatics Coordinator
General Responsibilities:
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- To perform duties at the pool, canoeing area, and kayak area and act as the on-duty lifeguard in those areas.
- While at the canoeing or kayak areas instruct campers in basic canoeing/kayaking techniques and safety procedures.
- Keep all equipment, vessels, paddles, and PFD’s in good condition and make repairs as needed.
- To carry out all responsibilities assigned by the Aquatic Leadership team.
- Assume an active leadership role during the use of any aquatic program area.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Work as on-duty lifeguard, canoe/kayak instructor as assigned.
- Assist in maintenance of pool area.
- Help in planning all pool sessions.
- Enforce and establish all safety regulations.
- Assist in teaching swim lessons as needed.
- Participate in all camp activities when possible
Canoe / Kayak Instructor
Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Certified Canoe or Kayak Instructor, or center trained in canoe/kayak instruction
- Has or has evidence of having a Lifeguard Training certificate or equivalent (this can be adjusted if certified as an instructor)
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
Responsible To: Aquatics Coordinator |
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General Responsibilities:
To conduct a canoeing/kayak program of instruction and exciting trips for all camper groups.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Instruct campers in basic canoeing techniques and safety procedures.
- Establish a method and schedule whereby counselors may sign up for instruction and canoe outings.
- Interpret and enforce all rules of water safety.
- Assist counselors in planning and taking over lunch canoe trips.
- Keep all canoes, paddles, and PFD’s in good condition and make repairs as needed.
- Assume active leadership during any use of canoes.
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