Make a real difference on the water this summer.
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Lifeguarding jobs in the U.S.
What's involved with being a lifeguard at summer camp?
"Lifeguarding is a lot of responsibility. You will get all the training you'll need in staff training which means you'll learn how to keep the swimmers safe and perform first aid and rescues if needed. Emergencies are very rare (I have only had two in six years), and when things go right, you get to sit in the sun, have fun with the kids, and you get swim breaks – ideal on a hot day!" - Liam Cutler
Why should I become a lifeguard at summer camp?
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Applications are now open for 2025!
Your ultimate summer job.
Build your CV.
Summer camp jobs are a great CV-builder, for whatever career you may pursue.
Teaching children activities at camp is a great alternative to a traditional summer job at home. You will develop your leadership skills, which will make you a great candidate for future job opportunities.
Develop your skills.
Summer camp is the ultimate skills builder.
Not only will you learn hard skills related to your activity, but you'll develop a range of soft skills thanks to what you'll be doing in your day-to-day.
You'll build your team work, communication, problem-solving, creativity and resilience skills, all whilst having the summer of a lifetime.
Make an impact.
It's no exaggeration to say you'll change lives.
Summer camp is a place where magic happens. Whether it's campers overcoming fears, or finding a new activity that takes them down a new path in life, moments happen on a near hourly basis. And you'll be front and centre of it.
Become a leader and experience a summer of a lifetime.
FAQs
If you'd like to be a lifeguard at summer camp, or a lifeguard in the future, it might be worth getting qualified. As although the US camps will be wanting an American red cross certification (which you’ll be able to do at camp) you’ll find that experience and country specific certifications will make all the difference to your application.
When you begin your application you’ll be asked to select your top skills. Make sure you choose lifeguarding and go into detail about what you’re going to bring to the role. You’ll be able to choose your current experience level and if you’re already qualified. A camp director will then be able to assess if you’re a good fit and invite you to their camp.
Yes. Lifeguards will arrive before other staff and will undergo an intensive training week under the American red cross criteria, even if already certified in your home country. Even counselors who are not specifically lifeguards can be invited to join and get certified, your camp director will let you know if you need to go or not.
