Lifeguard - Summer Camp
Bring your enthusiasm, leadership, and love of working with youth to Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York’s 2026 Summer Camp Team!
Lake Clear Camp is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment at the waterfront. This position involves organizing, supervising, and administering waterfront activities with GSNENY, New York State Department of Health, and American Camp Association standards and procedures. The lifeguard will protect and supervise campers and staff engaged in waterfront activities while assisting in the management of the physical operation of the waterfront facilities and equipment.
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York: Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is one of 110 councils across the United States, supporting Girl Scouts and volunteers across fifteen counties of upstate New York. We help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Lake Clear Camp: Our Camps are unique and shaped by the physical, and outdoor spaces in which they take place, the team-building nature of our activities, and the welcoming environment that we strive to create. Situated on 91 scenic acres of land on a peninsula on Lake Clear is an Adirondack gem. The camp is surrounded by breathtaking state land in the Adirondack Park, adjacent to the St. Regis Canoe area. Facilities at Lake Clear Camp include renovated cabins with full bathrooms, lean-to units, a dining hall, a health center, and buildings for programs and activities. Campers range from first through twelfth grade.
Summer Camp dates at Lake Clear Camp are July 27 – August 21, 2026. These dates include pre-camp training and post-camp clean-up. All positions include room and board. Camp staff are generally off from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon each week.
GSNENY operates two summer overnight camps; Hidden Lake Camp in Lake George NY and Lake Clear camp near Saranac Lake, NY. Many staff positions can be combined to work at both camps for a full summer of employment (8 weeks total, June 27 – August 21).
About the job: Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of everyone at the waterfront for all swimming and boating activities. Lifeguards must work with each other and the Aquatics Director to plan fun and engaging activities
Compensation & Perks
Earn $80 - $85 per day (depending on experience).
Work in the beautiful park-like setting of Lake Clear Camp.
Experience a summer of fulfilling memories while you build meaningful connections with campers.
Strengthen your problem solving, collaboration, and youth mentoring skills.
Forge lasting friendships with fellow team members through impactful work.
What You Bring:
At least 18 years old by July 27, 2026
Current lifeguard certification with waterfront skills
Boating instructor certification or GSNENY Small Craft Safety course, or willingness to obtain
Ability to interact positively with youth ages 7 to 17; prior youth-focused work or volunteer experience preferred.
Ability to build and maintain positive professional work relationships.
Ready to lead, inspire, and make this upcoming summer unforgettable? APPLY NOW!
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is an equal opportunity employer.