The goal of Concord Academy Summer Camp is for all campers to leave us a better and more confident swimmer.  This position is part of the Swim Staff and is involved in all swim related activities including swim lessons, free swim, and occasional evening & weekend lifeguarding shifts. This position spends half the day teaching swim lessons and the other half lifeguarding.  Swim Staff are responsible for ensuring the safety of all campers, staff, and any other individual who may use the pool.  They are responsible for leading safe, skills based, and fun swim lessons for groups of 4 or more campers depending on age and swim ability. Candidate must be available to work the majority of our 8-week season, including some evening and weekend shifts, and attend all staff training dates the week before camp starts. Additional working weeks in June and August can be contracted. This is a seasonal position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications from a nationally recognized organization
• WSI certification strongly recommended
• Experience lifeguarding and teaching swimming
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a busy camp setting
• Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage staff and campers in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere
• Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and sense of humor
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision
• Ability to relate well to peers
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI

Responsible to: Camp Administrative Team

General Responsibility

Teach swim lessons and guard the pool during free swim and other camp hours.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Prepare/set-up pool area prior to the camp season
• Teach safe, fun, and meaningful swim lessons to children at an appropriate swim level
• Evaluate campers in your swim lessons and complete necessary swim certifications for records, campers & families
• Participate in implementation of all swimming activities including teaching and lifeguarding
• Maintain accurate records on all campers as they progress through swim levels
• Communicate with parents/guardians about their child when necessary and appropriate
• Be a part of daily maintenance and check of pool area for cleanliness and safety concerns
• Attend all staff trainings date the week before camp opens
• Supervise all swimming activities and enforce pool rules
• Monitor proper use of equipment and maintain equipment in good working condition
• Conduct daily check of all equipment in pool area for safety, cleanliness, and good repair
• Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials
• Compile a written equipment and supplies inventory at the end of the season
• Assist in packing all materials and supplies at the end of the season
• Evaluate the current season and make suggestions for the following season
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and provide necessary instruction to staff and campers
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the pool area
• Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct the activity to achieve camper development objectives
• Physical ability to demonstrate the proper stroke techniques
• Ability to work with different age and skill levels
• Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision to campers

Job Requirements:

• Available 8:15am-4:30pm, Monday – Friday; some evening and weekend shifts
• Some high-level activity which may include running, dancing, swimming and jumping
• Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs
• Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing
• Demonstrate lifeguard and swimming skills including proficiency in all strokes, rescues, removals, CPR and first aid

Dates of Employment:

Pool opens for CA Residents/Community: June 8 – 21, 2026

Staff Training: June 15 – 18, and June 20, 2026

Summer Camp: June 22 – August 14, 2026

Pool available for CA Residents/Community: August 15 – 23, 2026

Salary Range: $4,600 - $5,600, based on experience

About Concord Academy

Concord Academy is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school renowned for its world-class faculty, passionate students, and graduates who make their mark on the world. Founded in 1922, Concord Academy has long balanced high academic standards with a focus on educating the whole student through a rich curriculum that includes the arts, athletics, and cultural opportunities. Self-expression, storytelling, and careful listening are hallmarks of the Concord Academy experience. We actively seek applicants who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse and equitable school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong desire to incorporate inclusive teaching practices and advance the tenets of the school's mission.

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