Description
Job Summary
Friends Academy Summer Programs is seeking swim instructors to join our team for Summer 2026. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment while making a meaningful impact on children’s lives
Summer Camp Positions - Lifeguard/Swim InstructorSummer 2026: June 29 - August 14Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friends Academy Summer Program is seeking Lifeguard/Swim Instructors to join our vibrant camp community!
Why Join Us?
- Earn $20 per hour
- Receive uniforms and lunch daily
- Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic summer camp environment
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Possess a current Nassau County Lifeguarding/First Aid & CPR/AED Certification (required) by May 1, 2026
- Attend mandatory paid orientation sessions on June 20 and June 27
- Commit to the full summer camp season (June 29 - August 14)
- Be reliable, responsible, and punctual
- Have a demonstrated interest in working with children
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and ensure the safety of campers during swim activities
- Provide swim instruction tailored to various age groups and skill levels
- Maintain a positive and encouraging environment
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures
To perform these positions successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and 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.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to move across the campus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The ability to move around the campus.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.
Our Commitment to Diversity We invite you to visit our FA Diversity,Equity + Inclusion Page
- Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex,sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is Friends Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity._
Job Types: Seasonal, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Work Location: In person