Summer Camp Lifeguard - Enjoy a rewarding and challenging position with a nonprofit organization that has been helping educate, train and provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities since 1955. We are currently seeking applicants for the position of temporary/ seasonal life guard to work full time hours at our Camp Civitan location in Chesapeake for mid-May through August. The summer camp program offers vacation opportunities for adults with disabilities in a positive, therapeutic environment.

Essential duties include ensuring the safety of adults with developmental disabilities while using the pool at camp, preventing accidents through the use of proper lifeguarding practices, responsible for enforcing proper pool use, and maintaining the upkeep and cleanliness of the pool and surrounding area. Saturday work required.

Qualified applicants must be age 17 or over and are required to have a life guard certification from American Red Cross or other approved agency and hold a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification. Pool manager certificate preferred but not required. Lifeguard must be available to work up 35- 40 hours per week. Be available to work between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred. Pre-Employment drug testing and clearance through criminal background investigation required.

$10.31 per hour. Interested applicants should click here to apply on line. Proof of acceptable driving record must accompany application to be considered.

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