Job Title: Sailing Specialist/ Lifeguard
Location: Eagle Island Camp, Upper Saranac Lake, New York
Reports to: Sailing Director
Classification: Exempt
Salary: $350/week
Members of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and underserved communities are encouraged to apply.
Position Purpose: The Sailing Specialist will work closely with the Sailing Director to plan and facilitate activities for campers while working to ensure social and physical safety. This position will guide campers in learning Sailing skills utilizing on Upper Saranac Lake.
Responsibilities: The Sailing Specialist is responsible for assisting with the overall supervision and planning of Sailing programs and facilitating progressive learning.
- Planning and facilitating sailing activities
- Organize and plan out a variety of activities taking camper feedback and interests into account
- Utilize the various supplies available on Eagle Island to engage campers and staff
- Encourage skill development in various sailing skills
- Supervise clean up of assigned boats and sailing equipment
- Ensure safety rules and procedures are followed
- Care of Sailing equipment and boats
- Work with Sailing Director to maintain equipment
- Maintain a schedule of cleaning boats and equipment
- Help to rig and de-rig boats each day to support campers and properly maintain equipment
- Coordinate with the Waterfront to coordinate boat usage
- Supervise clean up of assigned program areas
- Ensure safety rules and procedures are followed
- Lifeguard Responsibilities: Supervises swimming and boating activities and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
- Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces regulations and water safety policies.
- Administers first aid in the event of injury rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
- Inspects facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
- Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
- Effectively supervise all water activities and be prepared to enact lifesaving techniques using the Eagle Island Emergency Action Plan
- Ensure safety rules and procedures are followed
- Maintain daily log (tracking weather, buddy checks for swimming, numbers of swimmers, and lifeguard rotations)
- Camper supervision
- Foster a spirit of cooperation and team building within the small group
- Be aware of the ongoing medical needs of campers
- See that campers maintain good health habits
- Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures
- Be prepared to enact written emergency procedures in the event of an accident or illness
- Participation in the Camp Community
- Take responsibility for the use and care of camp-owned equipment and facilities
- Keep records and make reports as requested
- Participate in required pre-camp training
- Participate in post-camp clean-up, inventory, and evaluation
- Maintain excellent communication with the campers, parents, and staff
- Perform other duties as assigned by the camp director or program experience member of leadership
Qualifications
- Must be over the age of 18 by the start of camp.
- Willingness to obtain Waterfront Lifeguard Certification. On-site training provided.
- Knowledge on how to rig, operate, and maintain Sailboats.
- A belief in, adherence to, and willingness to promote the mission of the Eagle Island Camp
- Willingness and ability to share skills and traditions, and to learn new skills and philosophies.
- Maturity, strong leadership qualities, and good judgment.
- Acceptance and appreciation of all people and the ability to live and work with children and adults of various backgrounds, life experiences, and identities
- Excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work as part of an effective camp staff team
Physical Aspects of the Position
- Visual and/or auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to working outdoors
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. (will be trained in first aid)
- Ability to endure standing for long hours and perform activities such as running, bending, stooping, and stretching.
- Ability to traverse varying terrain, from flat to hilly, while moving between activities.
- Ability to operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.