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Lifeguard Swim Instructor Towaco, NJ Jobs in Newark, USA at Apple Montessori Schools Inc.
Summer Lifeguard – Swim Instruction Summer 2026
At Apple Montessori Schools, being a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor is more than just a summer job — it’s an opportunity to inspire confidence, teach life‑saving skills, and create joyful experiences for young children. You’ll play a key role in our summer program by ensuring safety at the pool and guiding students through fun, developmentally appropriate swim lessons. With a Monday through Friday schedule and no nights or weekends, you’ll enjoy a great work‑life balance while making a meaningful impact each day.
When the sun isn’t shining, you’re still part of the team — stepping into our classrooms to support teachers and connect with students in new ways.
Perks and Benefits
Summer Camp Session:
July 6th – August 28th, 2026
Mandatory training/orientation days prior to the start of camp.
Shift: Monday‑Friday, full‑time hours, 35–40 hours per week, evenings and weekends off.
Rain or shine – you may support classrooms for the day, helping create a positive learning environment indoors.
Support provided for Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including CPR and First Aid training.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and is rescue ready at all times, maintaining a headcount of children.
- Provide safety information to children prior to entering the pool.
- Supervise swimmers to ensure they are swimming within the safety protocols.
- Spot hazards or potential hazards and take measures to prevent accidents.
- Perform rescues in the event of swimming accidents.
- Perform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations.
- Perform pool chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene.
- Maintain accurate records of pool use and chemical levels.
- Teach level‑appropriate swimming techniques and safety education by Apple Montessori Schools swim lesson standards.
- Check the safety of rescue tubes and buoys and perform needed maintenance.
- Ensure that all pool equipment and chemicals are stored safely away.
- Know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergencies immediately in accordance with Apple Montessori Schools policies.
- Know, understand, and consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
- Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
- Maintain an attractive and clean aquatic environment.
- Assist teacher and teacher assistant in the classroom as necessary.
- Perform all other related and non‑related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Working and Physical Demands
- Outdoor‑based work requires a full range of body motion, including swimming, diving, and treading water.
- Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity.
- Requires normal hearing, vision range, and the absence of color blindness.
- May require working under stressful conditions and flexibility in response to staffing needs; must be regularly available and willing to work at least the required hours per day and overtime/weekends as requested.
- Perform duties on site unless otherwise indicated and approved.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18.
- High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
- CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
- Current Red Cross Lifeguarding certification or willingness to obtain prior to the beginning of camp.
- Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness.
An Apple Montessori Schools summer camp lifeguard/swim instructor will maintain the highest level of pool safety and surveillance, while also engaging campers in swim instruction.
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Title: Lifeguard Swim Instructor Towaco, NJ
Company: Apple Montessori Schools Inc.
Location: Newark, USA
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