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Northeast Ohio 4-H Camps, Inc.
Camp Whitewood
Off Season Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor
Job Description
I. Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years old. 
  •  Current lifesaving/guard certificate and/or water safety instructor 
  •  Current CPR certificate 
  •  Basic first aid and safety training 
  •  Experience in working with youth teaching stroke correction and swim techniques. 
  • Lifeguard and/or waterfront management experience.
II. Responsibilities
  • Directly responsible to the Program Director/Coordinator. 
  • Exact coordination of responsibilities is to be worked out in conferences between the instructors and the Program Director/Coordinator.
  •  Must meet with the Program Director/ Coordinator prior to camping season to become familiar with swim area, supplies etc. and begin preparing lesson plans. 
  • Should take initiative to share creative ideas with the Program Director/Coordinator. 
  • Shall supervise all activity at the waterfront.
  • Be at the waterfront area 15 minutes or more (as needed) before instruction periods to have tools, supplies and area ready for activities. 
  • Supervise and utilize counselors in the waterfront area.
  •  Will jointly prepare and present a swimming/boating orientation to campers at the beginning of each camp session.
    • This orientation will include:
      1. General Swimming/boating rules and procedures.
      2. Explanation of the buddy system.
      3. Safety measures used
      4. a swim test to determine each camper's swimming ability. 
  • Maintain equipment and supplies in proper working order, in an orderly and neat manner. 
  • Maintain waterfront area in a clean and orderly condition. 
  • Is jointly responsible with other swimming instructor(s) for the overall health and safety of campers at the waterfront. 
III. All Staff and Directors
  • Set an example by conducting themselves in a proper manner.
  • Observe a habit of cleanliness of self and quarters.
  • Be present promptly at meal times.
  • Participate in camp activities when possible.
  • There shall be no alcoholic beverages on Camp Whitewood grounds at anytime.
  • Staff Certified in C.P.R. may have to administer resuscitation by means of a mechanical airway.
  • Complete a written evaluation and final inventory at the end of camping season.
Last Update January 2004
Camp Whitewood Board Policy handbook 2.12.00/01
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Updated: January 2004