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The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of all swimming pool users by monitoring activities, enforcing safety rules, and responding quickly to emergencies. This role plays an important part in maintaining a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment while providing excellent guest service.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor swimming pool to ensure the safety of guests or other users at all times.
- Enforce pool rules, safety guidelines and property policies.
- Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies, including performing water rescue, CPR and first aid as needed.
- Complete written incident and accident reports when necessary.
- Maintain cleanliness of pool area.
- Conduct routine safety checks of pool and any equipment.
- Support campground recreation activities when needed.
- Promote a safe and positive environment for guests of all ages.
- This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Frequent in person interactions with families, children and KOA employees in various settings.
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Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current Lifeguard Certification required (American Red Cross, American Lifeguard Association, YMCA Lifeguard Certification or equivalent).
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required (American Red Cross or equivalent).
- Strong communication and guest service skills.
- Ability to remain attentive and focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
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Preferred Education and Experience:
- Prior lifeguarding or recreation experience preferred.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Ability to swim proficiently and perform water rescues.
- Ability to stand, walk and remain outdoors for extended periods of time.
- Use of repetitive motion, standing, bending, sitting, lifting, and walking short distances.
- Potential exposure to dust, pollen, grass and pool chemicals.
- Maintaining balance while on ladders, working in and around water, on wet surfaces, or on elevated platforms.
- Will experience occasional interruptions and shifting priorities.
Kampgrounds Of America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide an environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect. The company is committed to fair treatment of all people. This value ensures employees and candidates are treated equally and are protected from discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors, or any other protected status.
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Seasonal Dates
04/01/2027-10/31/2027
Benefits
As an OAK property, you are paid for all hours worked. A full-hookup site with wifi is available for a discounted site rent of $92.30 biweekly. a 25% discount on store purchases and propane is provided.
Conditions
RV Required, Partner Jobs Available
If RV required, max length allowed
45
Working at our campground:
At KOA, we believe the outdoors is fun and for everyone. We are committed to having an environment where all are treated with dignity and respect. We strive to:
- intentionally create a sense of community and belonging for our guests, employees and franchise partners
- continually educate ourselves and expand our knowledge to foster an inclusive and supportive environment
- sustain a culture that promotes diversity of thought and experiences
- ensure everyone has the ability to experience the outdoors and that our facilities are accessible to all
- drive change in our company and industry through action and implementation
About Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday
The countryside setting of the Boston / Cape Cod KOA Holiday, 15 miles west of Plymouth, makes it a great base camp as you explore one of the oldest cities in the United States. This Boston / Cape Cod area campground boasts wooded campsites and plenty of on-site recreation including a Jumping Pillow, themed weekends and an activity park. Bring your group out to play with all the fun and games this KOA has to offer. Enjoy the picturesque setting in a Camping Cabin, a furnished Deluxe Cabin or one of the RV Sites with KOA Patio. Your KOA host will make exploring the history-rich area of southeastern Massachusetts a breeze by providing information on transportation, brochures and helpful tips for visiting Plymouth, Boston, Cape Cod and the surrounding areas. After a fun-filled day of sightseeing, head back for a swim in KOA’s heated swimming pool and enjoy a s’mores feast at your site’s fire ring.
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