Rate of Pay: $139.93/day 
Position Status: Seasonal Contract, Full time 
Spring Term: March 31st to June 20th , 2025 
Fall Term: September 1st to October 18th / November 1st , 2025 
Reports To: Outdoor Education Coordinators / Outdoor Education & Events Manager 

Nature & Scope 

YMCA Camp Elphinstone is seeking dedicated and safety-focused individuals for the role of Lifeguard for our Outdoor Education & Events seasons. 
A Lifeguard will play a key role in ensuring the safety, enjoyment, and positive experiences of all participants and staff on the waterfront, delivering high-quality outdoor education programming for elementary and high school students. 

Our waterfront is a central hub at Camp Elphinstone, where lifeguards are expected to serve as positive role models, teaching and enforcing waterfront safety regulations. Lifeguards ensure that all swimming and boating activities align with BCCA, Lifesaving Society, and YMCA standards, creating a safe and supportive environment for all. 

As part of the program facilitator team, lifeguards work closely with the Outdoor Education Coordinators to deliver engaging, participant-centered programming across various areas of camp. Lifeguards receive comprehensive training in all camp programs and are expected to uphold risk management policies and procedures in every activity they lead. 

Lifeguards are flexible team players who assist as needed in other program areas and contribute to the maintenance of camp facilities through cleaning and crew tasks, helping keep the site in top condition.  

Responsibilities 

• Ensure the safety of all participants, guests and staff at the waterfront during all swimming and boating activities.
• Regularly inspect, maintain, and inventory all waterfront equipment. Report issues to the Coordiantors.
• Provide positive customer service and high-quality experience to all guests and clients from schools, private rentals and retreats, and weddings.
• Work with the other members of the program facilitators team to accomplish shared responsibilities.
• Assist with general maintenance, cleaning, and site support duties as required for daily operation.
• Be in accordance with all provincial, lifesaving and YMCA standards, policies, and procedures

Qualifications 

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C
• NLS (Pool or Waterfront)
• Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
• Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date
• 2 successful reference checks

Additional Qualifications (assets) 

• CANSail Instructor
• Paddle Canada Instructor