Employment Opportunities
Summer Camp LifeguardÂ
The Berkeley Carroll School is a Pre-K through grade 12 college-preparatory school of almost 1,000 students located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn in New York City. Our vibrant learning environment draws students from all over the city. Admission to the school is competitive, and both our parents and students value achievement and community.
The Berkeley Carroll School is seeking a lifeguard for its children’s summer camp in 2025 to lead our camp groups ranging from grades PreK - 9.
General Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe environment for our users and enforce all pool rules
- Be prepared to follow the camp Emergency Action Plan in case of any emergency situation
- Vacuum pool and maintain a clean and clear pool deck
- Store and maintain all pool equipment.
- Perform weekly staff drills for in-water and land based emergencies following the camp EAP
Dates and Hours:
June 24 - August 7, 2026 with mandatory staff orientation the week of June 20th.
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Qualifications and Certifications:
All candidates must possess, or be willing to obtain the following:
- Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR-PRO, and First-Aid
- Red Cross Certification in Water Safety Instruction or equivalent
- Prior teaching experience with young children
Berkeley Carroll is committed to creating an environment that includes a diversity of perspectives and to cultivating an equitable, inclusive learning community in which everyone has a true sense of belonging. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity or inclusion work are especially encouraged to apply.
The Lifeguard position is seasonal with an hourly rate of $19/hour.
To apply:
Candidates should send a cover letter, resume with a list of references, and completed Berkeley Carroll Employment Application found on berkeleycarroll.org to BC Summer Programs at summer@berkeleycarroll.org. Please write “Lifeguard Application” and your first and last name in the subject line.
Learn more about our Summer Program here!