Lifeguard - Camp Wakonda

LIFEGUARD

About Us: Since 1989, HFH Summer Camps has provided NYC children experiencing homelessness with a summer camp experience. For more information about our summer camp program, please visit us at www.hfhcamps.org

HFH Camps are a brilliant place to work: Our awesome summer team is a supportive, tight knit group. We take care of each other and we take care of our campers. We are all in this together and make a brilliant, rewarding difference in both the lives of our campers, our team, and ourselves.

Where: HFH Summer Camps are located an hour north of New York City, on the grounds of the 52,000-acre Harriman State Park. A lush preserve of woodland and lakes straddling New York’s Rockland and Orange counties, the park has over 200 miles of trails, 31 lakes and reservoirs, camping grounds, beaches, and an abundance of wildlife.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive training on the Aquatic Policy, routines, and expectations of both swim lessons and group free swim.
• Lead pool activities and lessons.
• Clearly differentiate skill levels and expectations according to the age group of the children.
• Assist each child with developing swim skill goals to accomplish by the end of their session at camp.
• Document and distribute each child’s progress and swim levels at the end of each swim lesson.
• Model program participation and appropriate camper interaction.
• Assist with camp activities including all-camp day, rainy day, and all evening activities.
• Supervise the health and safety for campers of the cabin group.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desire to work and live in the outdoors from June 14th to August 9th, 2024.
• Minimum 18 years of age. High School Diploma, preferably enrolled in college level program.
• Minimum two years (or two summers) experience supervising/lifeguarding children (age 5-
• 12 years).
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Lifeguard Training or a recognized equivalent. WSI preferred.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED:

• Three letters of reference
• Ability to pass a background check, physical exam and be up to date on all required immunizations.

2024 CAMP DATES:

• Tuesday June 11th: Administration & EMT’s Start Day
• Wednesday June 12th: Camp Power Start Day
• Friday June 14th: Lifeguards & Unit Leaders Start Day
• Tuesday June 18th: General Counselors & Activity Specialist Start Day
• Friday August 9th: Last Day for all Staff

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EEO):

HFH Summer Camps is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Homes for the Homeless, Inc. (HFH) is a New York City-contracted not-for-profit organization. As per the order of the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, all HFH Camps employees MUST provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccine. If you require accommodation from this mandate, please contact Human Resources.

In addition, all staff must have documented their MMR immunization with month, day, and year. Two shots must be documented.