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American Pool

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Stamford, CT

$17.40 - $18.10/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time ... Have or obtain Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. * Physical requirements may ...

American Pool

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Stamford, CT · On-site

$17.40 - $18.10/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time ... Have or obtain Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. * Physical requirements may ...

Cigna

Actuarial Internship - Summer 2027

Bloomfield, CT · On-site +1

Spend your summer learning the skills to grow as a modern actuary and leader. The Cigna Group ... first round interview, and a final round consisting of three interviews with leaders. If you will ...

Medtronic

$29 - $33.25/hr

... summer. For interns relocating more than 50 miles from home or school, we provide housing ... At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in ...

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First Summer jobs typically refer to entry-level or seasonal positions that students or young individuals take during their first summer break from school or college. These jobs provide valuable work experience, help build essential skills, and can be a stepping stone to future career opportunities. Common examples include internships, retail jobs, camp counseling, lifeguarding, or working in hospitality. First Summer jobs are a great way to earn money, learn responsibility, and explore potential career interests.

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Summer Camp Counselor

Weston, CT • On-site

Aspetuck Valley Country Club
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$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

LOCATION: Aspetuck Valley Country Club, Weston, CT
DEPARTMENT: Camp
JOB TITLE: Camp Counselor
REPORTS TO: Camp Director
COMPENSATION: Hourly Compensation
BENEFITS: meals
POSITION OBJECTIVES:
All camp counselors will supervise a group of 10-15 campers, ages 3-9 (all groups being comprised of children of the same age). Counselors have at least 1 partner with whom they share their responsibilities, and camper safety is the most important of these. No camper is ever left unattended by camp staff.
SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or satisfy the productivity, performance or qualification standards for the position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Daily attendance and dismissal records for all campers
  • Supervision and facilitation of lunchtime activities
  • Assisting Camp with daily activities, including Arts & Crafts, Tennis, Swimming, Game time, Dance, Playground time and Free swim and Sports) planned for their campers, and participation in them, as needed.
  • Accompanying campers to all areas of the camp property, including First Aid, bathrooms, and activity areas.
  • Attendance at daily staff meetings
  • Attendance to mandatory orientation sessions, pre-season
  • Daily interaction and communication with campers, co-workers, and parents
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

INCIDENTAL DUTIES
The above list of essential job functions describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to positively motivate and manage children
  • Comfortable with taking direction, as well as communicating with co-workers
  • Highly responsible and well-organized in tending to campers' daily needs
  • Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements
JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential functions of this position.
Education and Experience:
  • Prior Counselor experience preferred.
  • Minimum age requirement is 16 to meet CT Minor Law Guidelines.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
  • Unexpired First Aid Certification and CPR Certifications - a plus

Language and Communication Skills:
  • Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
  • Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
  • Strong communication skills

Physical, sensory and motor demands:
  • Highly active, multitasking type of environment (group of children to direct and monitor)
  • Frequent Standing for extended periods of time.
  • Frequent Walking
  • Excellent physical fitness, visual acuity and sense of urgency to attend to young children needs
  • Work is performed both indoors and outdoors throughout the summer

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