Job description
Who we are
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses - one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.
What is essential about working at our school
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace the diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives, and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. Daily, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.
FIeldston Future Leaders Camp
The Fieldston Summer Camps have created valuable summer experiences for both campers and instructors! We are a six-week summer day camp for rising PreK through 8th-grade children. Both morning and afternoon sessions specifically cater to each camper’s interests. Fieldston Future Leaders Camp is a nurturing and safe environment filled with a fun and exciting way of learning. We have a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, math, and design-based programming that is experiential and project-based. All of our programs cater to leadership development, confidence building, and creativity because we recognize that each child has the potential to make an impact on the world.
Position Summary
The lifeguard is responsible for helping to prevent any water-related injuries or drownings from occurring. The swim program’s focus is teaching swim skills, building confidence, and comfort level in the water through patience, compassionate teaching during structured lesson time, and lifeguarding during free swim periods. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of campers and staff by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. The candidate must be a problem solver and utilize effective critical thinking and decision-making skills. Fieldston Summer Camp lifeguards must be able to enforce pool policies and be able to communicate effectively why our policies are in place.
This is a full-time role from June 16, 2023- August 5, 2023and the hiring salary is $5,000.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of the Lifeguard will include:
- Guarding the health and safety of campers while in or around the pool;
- Having the ability to lift persons in distress of varying weights on occasion;
- Remaining alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time;
- Assisting the Aquatics Director with any pool-related responsibilities;
- Providing opportunities for each camper to meet the established goals of the aquatics program and the camp;
- Enforcing all facility policies, rules, and regulations;
- Preparing, keeping track, and organizing specific lesson plans for campers with a variety of skills;
- Completing the daily checklist of rules and safety guidelines for the aquatic area;
- Understanding and implementing safety requirements for campers;
- Supervising pool areas as needed throughout the day;
- Attend all scheduled shifts and staff training and meetings;
- Assisting in pool and camp setup before opening day and in the breakdown of camp on closing day;
- Performing other projects, initiatives, and other duties as needed and assigned.
Requirements
The successful incumbent will possess:
- Must have all current certifications: Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/ First Aid/AED;
- Prior experience working with children in an aquatic setting is a plus.
- Able to recognize and respond to emergencies immediately;
- Must have a strong work ethic, which includes being responsible, dependable, level-headed, flexible, and calm in all situations;
- Safety conscientious and use good judgment at all times;
- Able to lift up to 30lbs and stand for long periods;
- Strong communications skills and attention to detail are a must;
- Must be able to maintain a good professional working relationship with camp staff, administrative personnel, families, and campers;
- Able to take direction and be open to feedback.
To apply:
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please submit a resume along with the email and phone contact information of three professional references.
EEO
ECFS is an equal-opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and our families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
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