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Spend Your Summer Making a Difference at Dawson!

Looking for a meaningful and rewarding way to spend your summer—or even part of it? As a Summer Camp Lifeguard at Dawson Summer Camp, you’ll enjoy an exciting opportunity for personal growth, professional development, and career exploration, all while having fun and making a positive impact on children’s lives.

These positions are especially appealing to students and young adults interested in careers involving education, psychology, sociology, and working with the public. However, applicants from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why Become a Dawson Summer Camp Lifeguard?

As a camp lifeguard, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop real-life problem-solving and leadership skills
• Make a significant and positive impact on the lives of children
• Build greater self-awareness and confidence
• Participate in meaningful experiences that support personal growth
• Expand your peer and professional network in a supportive team environment

Job Duties

• Maintains constant surveillance of anyone in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Eligibility and Expectations

• Must be 16 years of age or older by the start of camp
• Must have a current Lifeguard Certification from a recognized source of training
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified from a recognized source of training
• Must attend the mandatory staff meeting on May 29, 2026
• Must complete all required student safety and child protection trainings (licensing requirements) before June 1, 2026
• Summer Camp Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026
  • Minimum commitment: 2 weeks (not necessarily consecutive)

Work hours: 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (camp begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergencies
• Demonstrated skill in lifeguarding, surveillance, and rescue techniques
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation, as required by the department
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Ability to complete routine administrative and safety-related paperwork accurately
• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures and first aid response
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions consistently and responsibly
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic summer camp environment
• Strong judgment and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work positively with children and adults from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to identify and respond to potentially hazardous conditions

Demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork, accountability, and personal responsibility

Compensation

• Hourly rate: Starting at $18.50  to $19.50 per hour

Summer Camp Lifeguard positions are temporary and not eligible for benefits

Available Positions

Dawson has several Summer Camp Lifeguard positions available. Roles are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so early applications are encouraged.

First consideration deadline: April 1, 2026
Positions will remain open until filled.

How To Apply:
Please submit a resume and a list of references through the Dawson School website at www.dawsonschool.org.

1. Click on ABOUT at the top of the homepage.
2. Select Careers.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page under Our Current Job Openings and select the Summer Camp Lifeguard posting.

Please note that only online applications will be accepted.  No phone calls, please.

Dawson School Diversity Statement

Dawson is united in nurturing a culture of belonging that embraces diversity of thought, experience, identity, and passion.

Dawson actively promotes and embraces the exchange of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds through curricular design, community involvement, and the integration of our four virtues - respect, compassion, courage, and integrity – into every aspect of our community life. It is our responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all members of our community, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, or religion, as well as to cultivate in each student the ability to make empathetic, socially responsible decisions.

Applicant Acknowledgment and Certification

By submitting my application, I acknowledge and certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the employer to verify any information it deems relevant to my employment application, including my employment history, educational background, credit history, and record of criminal convictions.

I understand that my former employers, educational institutions, and personal references may release information about me in response to inquiries from the employer. I further understand that any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks and the successful completion of a criminal history check.

I acknowledge that providing false, misleading, or incomplete information, or omitting material facts in my application or during the interview process, may result in denial of employment or termination if already employed.

I also understand that I must provide unexpired documentation establishing my legal authorization to work in the United States within three business days of my employment start date.

If employed, I understand that my employment will be on an at-will basis, meaning it is not guaranteed for any specific duration and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.

The School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal consideration to all applicants and employees based solely on job-related qualifications, in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older by the start of camp
Must have a current Lifeguard Certification from a recognized source of training
Must be CPR/First Aid certified from a recognized source of training
Must attend the mandatory staff meeting on May 29, 2026
Must complete all required student safety and child protection trainings (licensing requirements) before June 1, 2026