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Beach Lifeguard  Camp Okema (Emma Lake, SK)

The Beach Lifeguard plays a key role in delivering a safe, engaging waterfront experience at Camp Okema while supporting the camps mission and vision. This position is responsible for supervising all waterfront activities, ensuring the safety of campers and staff, and leading or assisting with swimming, boating, and canoeing programs.

Responsibilities include maintaining waterfront equipment and facilities, communicating safety guidelines, and supporting overall camp programming when not on lifeguard duty. The Beach Lifeguard also contributes to camp set-up, clean-up, and end-of-season reporting.

Candidates must hold a National Lifeguard Certificate (NLS) (Bronze Cross may be considered) and First Aid/CPR-C. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, thrives in an outdoor environment, and values teamwork, leadership, and faith-based community.

Lodging and meals are provided.

Tasks and Responsibilities
Supporting the mission and vision of Camp Okema.  
Working directly with campers (mainly children) and staff to deliver the waterfront program
Supervise all waterfront activities
Communicate waterfront information to campers and staff
Lead or assist in waterfront games and activities' including boating and canoeing
Ensure waterfront equipment is in good working order and remedy any unsafe equipment
Keep waterfront storage areas clean and tidy
Assist with duties related to camp program, generally working directly with children, when not on waterfront duties
Prepare end-of-season report and reflection
Assist in camp set-up and weekly & seasons end clean up.
Keep record of duties performed
Submit valid drivers license and criminal record check including vulnerable sector search.  
Assisting in other camp duties as directed by the camp administrator.