Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: Cabin Counselor / Lifeguard [Lochearn]
Cabin Counselor and Lifeguard Position at Camp Lochearn
Cabin counselor and lifeguard positions at Camp Lochearn are essential waterfront dual roles at one of Vermont’s most beloved girls sleepaway camps. Set on Lake Fairlee, Lochearn offers a traditional girls camp experience with a vibrant lakefront program that runs swim, paddling, sailing, and waterfront games all summer long. As a lifeguard at Lochearn, you’ll watch over swim and waterfront activities while also serving as a cabin counselor — building deep relationships with campers both at the dock and in the cabin.
Lifeguards at Camp Lochearn cover scheduled swim periods, oversee free swim, support waterfront programming, and respond to emergencies with calm precision. You’ll work alongside swim instructors and waterfront leads to support swim assessments and lessons. As a cabin counselor, you’ll also live with campers, support daily routines, and mentor through every part of the camp day across multi-week sessions.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. Lochearn looks for current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification with waterfront or deep water endorsements as standard. CPR/AED/First Aid is bundled into most lifeguard credentials. Strong cabin counselor skills, comfort working with girls and young women, and the calm presence needed for waterfront safety matter most.
If you love being on the water, mentoring young women, and being part of a tight-knit Vermont sleepaway camp community, this is a phenomenal seasonal fit. Apply for cabin counselor and lifeguard positions at Camp Lochearn to spend the summer at the lake, mentoring young swimmers, and joining one of New England’s most enduring girls camp communities.
You’ll cover swim periods, run free swim, support waterfront programming, and respond to emergencies. Most Lochearn lifeguards also serve as cabin counselors throughout the summer camp season at the sleepaway camp.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification with waterfront or deep water endorsements is standard. CPR/AED/First Aid is bundled into most lifeguard credentials at residential camps with lake-based waterfronts.
It’s both — a “specialist-counselor” role where you lifeguard during the day and live in a cabin with campers at night. This dual structure gives you the broadest possible residential camp experience at Lochearn.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and certifications. Lochearn includes room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Yes — many sleepaway camps hire international lifeguards through J-1 programs like Camp America, CCUSA, and Camp Leaders. International lifeguarding certifications are often accepted at residential camps when verified.
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