Life Guard

Wheeler Summer Camp’s goal is simple and clear. We give campers the opportunity to be active outdoors, explore new things, have fun, build confidence and character, and make lasting friendships. Our programs serve children ages 3 to 15 and offer a full day of camp activities for groups organized by age and specialty. Swim lessons and free swim are a fundamental part of our summer program and help campers build lifelong skills in and out of the water.

Wheeler Summer Camp is seeking responsible and enthusiastic lifeguards to support daily aquatics operations and help ensure a safe and positive waterfront experience for campers. Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining constant supervision of the pool areas, enforcing safety rules, assisting with swim lessons and free swim, and supporting campers as they build confidence and water safety skills. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, take safety seriously, and want to be part of a supportive aquatics team and camp community.

Wheeler Farm features a brand-new aquatics facility that includes an 8-lane lap pool, a training pool ideal for swim lessons and younger swimmers, and an all-season dome that allows the pools to operate outdoors during the summer months and indoors year-round. This is an opportunity to work in a new facility while helping create safe, fun, and memorable camp experiences for campers and families.

Additional Comments/Information:

Requirements:

• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and empathy toward all campers
• Maintain flexibility and adapt positively to schedule or activity changes
• Arrive on time and prepared for each camp day
• Follow all camp policies and procedures, including emergency and waterfront protocols
• Ensure the safety of all swimmers through constant surveillance, active supervision, regular head counts, and strong situational awareness
• Enforce all pool and waterfront rules consistently and fairly
• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies in and around the water
• Conduct swim tests and help monitor camper swim levels according to camp procedures
• Assist with safe entry, exit, and transitions during swim periods
• Engage positively with campers while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Support a fun, inclusive, and encouraging swim environment while prioritizing safety at all times
• Inspect the pool area and equipment daily to ensure a safe environment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pool deck and lifeguard equipment
• Communicate any safety concerns, rule violations, or facility issues promptly to the Aquatics Director and/or Camp Administration
• Report all illnesses, injuries, or incidents immediately to the Health Supervisor and complete required documentation
• Attend and participate in all required camp, aquatics, and division meetings
• Serve as a professional role model for campers and staff
• Assist with sunscreen reminders and basic first aid when needed
• Support camp-wide activities when not on active lifeguard duty, as assigned

Suggested Experience:

A Lifeguard must be 18 years old unless they have completed the Counselor In Training program. No camp experience is necessary, but experience working with children is required (ie: babysitting, coaching, family helper etc.). The ideal candidate has excellent communication, problem solving skills and is adaptable.  The ideal candidate is lifeguard certified or will become certified prior to the start of employment.

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Details

Company: Wheeler Summer Camp

Location: Seekonk, MA

ACA Accredited: Yes

Time Frame: Seasonal

Type of Position: General Staff

Day or Night: Day

Salary: $16-20/hour

Application Deadline: 5/1/2026