Summer Camp Lifeguard

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Heritage Oak Private Education is seeking a passionate Preschool/Pre-K teacher who ignites a fire within their students, inspiring them to become lifelong learners, ultimately positively impacting each childs unique educational journey.

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their childs day, inviting them to be a part of the HOPE experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.

Summer Camp Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging pool environment for all campers and staff. Lifeguards oversee pool activities, enforce safety rules, and work collaboratively with co-lifeguards and camp staff. Safety is the top priority at all times, both on campus and during off-site activities and field trips.

Work Schedule

• Summer Camp Dates: June 15th- August 28th
• Hours vary between 8:00 AM 5:30 PM
• Field trip days (Fridays): hours may range from 7:00 AM 6:00 PM, depending on the field trip schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the pool area for daily use, including setup and safety checks.
• Ensure all pool and safety equipment is properly maintained, accounted for, and up to date.
• Actively supervise students during all pool activities.
• Enforce pool rules and safety procedures consistently.
• Demonstrate strong group and behavior management in the pool setting.
• Engage students by implementing safe, age-appropriate pool games and activities.
• Communicate clearly with students and staff regarding pool safety expectations.
• Work collaboratively with a co-lifeguard to ensure full coverage and supervision.
• Assist with SPLASH PAD/ WATERSLIDE supervision.
• Assist with counselor breaks or provide additional supervision during open schedule times.
• Support general camp operations as needed when not actively guarding the pool.
• Complete end-of-day pool area cleanup and equipment storage.
• Attend and supervise students on field trips as assigned, supporting overall student safety and behavior expectations.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong supervision, communication, and observation skills.
• Ability to manage groups of students in a pool environment.
• Comfortable addressing safety concerns with students and staff.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of Lifeguard experience.
• Certification as a Lifeguard essential.
• CPR certification and prior lifeguard experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPO certification a plus.

Expectations

• Willingness to assist in all areas of camp operations as needed.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and responsibilities.
• Commitment to student and staff safety as the highest priority at all times.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively Company) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.