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Lifeguard

The Salvation Army

Penn Yan, NYFull-time$20/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20/hr
Location
Penn Yan, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CertificationAmerican Red Cross Lifesaving CertificationAmerican Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Job overview

The Salvation Army is hiring a Lifeguard. The organization seeks part‑time lifeguards to join the Long Point Camp team, offering generous paid holidays, vacation, sick time, a pension plan after one year, a 403(b) annuity, supplemental insurance options, and a Christmas bonus.

Key focus areas include Assist in all waterfront activities with concern for the safety of all participants, Provide leadership in classes of instruction as provided by the camp program, and Help test and classify swimming abilities of campers and staff on intake days.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Associate Degree Or College Credits, and 2+ Years Experience In Specific Area. Important skills include Supervising Children, Planning Programs, Executing Programs, Developing Educational Goals, Keeping Accurate Records, and Maintaining Good Working Relationships. Preferred (not required): Leadership and Bilingual English/Spanish.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supervising ChildrenPlanning ProgramsExecuting ProgramsDeveloping Educational GoalsKeeping Accurate RecordsMaintaining Good Working RelationshipsGroup Control in Waterfront ActivitiesUphold Christian Living PrinciplesLeadershipArtDanceNutritionSportsSTEMAcademic EnrichmentLesson PlanningCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsBilingual English/SpanishEmergency Response

Qualifications

Must Be 17+American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CertificationAmerican Red Cross Lifesaving CertificationAmerican Red Cross Lifeguard CertificationExperience in Group Control of Waterfront Activities

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Lifeguard

Job Locations US-NY-Penn Yan

Job ID

2026-15288

Category

Aquatics

Compensation

Total compensation exceeds the stated hourly rate

Compensation Min

USD $20.00/Hr.

Compensation Max

USD $20.00/Hr.

Type

Temporary Part-Time

Overview

Seeking Part Time Lifeguards to join our Long Point Camp Team

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

  • Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time

  • Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

  • Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

  • Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

  • Christmas Bonus

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

As lifeguard to provide safety during aquatic activities. To assist WSI in training in water safety, swimming, and boating skills for staff and campers. This position is responsible to the Assistant Camp Director with direct supervision by the Waterfront Director.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • To assist in all waterfront activities with concern for the safety of all participants.

  • To provide leadership in classes of instruction as provided by the camp program.

  • To help in the testing and classifying of swimming abilities of campers and staff on intake days.

  • To oversee the use of small craft/boating program, providing instruction in boating skills and safety.

  • To promote strict follow-up of guidelines established by the WSI.

  • To maintain physical fitness by participating in drills as directed by the Waterfront Director.

  • To accept specific responsibilities as assigned by the Waterfront Director.

  • To accept assignments of maintenance pertaining to the waterfront/boating area.

  • To assist in general appearance of waterfront and upkeep of equipment.

  • To maintain personal appearance and adhere to all personal policies and practices as presented in the Long Point Camp Staff Manual.

  • To punctually attend all camp-wide programs, such as evening program, meals, and vespers, that do not conflict with specific job responsibilities, and to assist with camper supervision during these programs.

  • To support and assist in the program planning and other camp wide activities as assigned.

  • To report promptly any situation that may arise in camper or staff relations.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

List any special skills, licenses, certificates, or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job

  • Must be at least 17 years of age.

  • Must have current American Red Cross certification for the professional rescuer.

  • Must possess current lifesaving certification as issued by American Red Cross.

  • Have current American Red Cross lifeguard certification.

  • Must have experience in the control of groups in waterfront activities and uphold the principals of Christian living.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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