Lifeguard 2023

Objective: Our mission is to provide children living in vulnerable circumstances with an affordable, happy, outdoor experience, in which they can build self-confidence, develop positive relationships and learn valuable life skills in an environment that promotes group learning and nurtures each camper individually.

Working Conditions: Long and irregular hours requiring continuous movement.

Responsibilities:

• Developing a safe waterfront that offers a well-rounded program of instructional and recreational activities.

• Assisting in the teaching of waterfront skills.

• Surveillance of swimming areas during recreational programs.

• Maintenance and care of aquatic equipment and pool.

• Strict adherence to the Quebec Camping Association/National Lifeguarding Society pool/waterfront regulations.

• On-going evaluation of waterfront programs.

• Assist in special days with other program staff and participate in all tribal activities such as picnics, night duties, meal time, and camper bedtime.

• All lifeguards will rotate Health Centre duty on a nightly basis. As well as respecting our confidentiality policy.

• Being punctual and respecting the schedule is crucial for the success of our camp program which includes but is not limited to: Free-play duties, meetings, the bell, curfew, activities, and daily cleaning duties.

• Stimulating interest and participation in their area.

• Keep an updated inventory of supplies at the start and end of the season to be handed in to Supervisor.

• Developing and submitting lesson plans to the Program Director prior to the start of every cycle.