Summer Camp Lifeguards

Springfield, MA

Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with pre and post-camp care options, the Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC) Day Camp offers premium summer programs infused with Jewish learning and values from Kindergarten through high school.  Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield, MA line, the Springfield JCC Day Camp is easily accessible for CT and MA residents. Our secure camp is located on 20 acres of beautiful grounds with basketball courts, a playground, athletic fields, private woods, a high and low ropes course, a zip line, a picnic grove, a pavilion, and more. Additionally, its air-conditioned indoor facility boasts a fitness center, an auditorium with a performance stage, an arts and crafts studio, classrooms, flexible play spaces, and best of all: an indoor 6 lane, 25-yard swimming pool!

With the encouragement and guidance of our highly-skilled staff, campers of all abilities and faiths participate in programs and activities designed to foster safe fun, growth, creativity, Jewish values/traditions, and lasting friendships. Instruction from our arts and crafts, archery/nature, ropes course, Judaic, and sports specialists will help campers discover their hidden talents. Whether making new friends or developing new skills, Springfield JCC Day "Camp-ers" will experience their best summer ever!

Camp Staff Orientation is: June 17th 4-8pm, June 18th 4-8pm & June 20th 3-5:30pm

Camp Runs June 23rd through August 15th

Camp Lifeguard

  • Fully participate in staff training and weekly meetings.  
  • Supervise and guard all pool activities
  • Provide surveillance during aquatic activities to help prevent and to manage injuries. 
  • Provide rescues as needed.  
  • Utilize first aid CPR and other emergency management services as needed.
  • Evaluate the aquatics abilities of campers and staff.
  • Assist aquatics instructional staff in the swimming program area
  • Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures while in their program activity.
  • Act as a reference for all aquatics activities.
  • Assist in the delivery and supervision of all water activities and special events at the pool.
  • Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the pool program area
  • Conduct daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
  • Clean the pool area daily keeping it free of hazards and debris.
  • Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
  • Build on the foundation of Jewish values held by the JCC
  • Be proud of the program and curriculum that you put together and implement

Requirements:

  • Current lifeguard certification
  • At least 16 years old
  • MA CORI/SORI/EEC background clearance
  • Must be able to commit to at least 7 out of the 8 weeks of camp as well as orientation
  • First Aid/CPR Certification (will be provided)
  • $16.50 - $19.50
  • Placement dependent on education level and years of experience