Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: Certified Lifeguards [Camp North Star]
Certified Lifeguards Position at Camp North Star
Certified lifeguard positions at Camp North Star are essential waterfront roles at one of Maine’s most established co-ed sleepaway camps. Set in the Belgrade Lakes region of central Maine, Camp North Star has welcomed campers for decades with a robust traditional camp program in athletics, waterfront, arts, and adventure. As a certified lifeguard at North Star, you’ll watch over swim and waterfront activities in one of the most picturesque lakefront settings in Maine.
Certified lifeguards at Camp North Star cover scheduled swim periods, oversee free swim, support tubing, boating, and watersports, and respond to emergencies with calm precision. You’ll partner with swim instructors and waterfront leads on lessons, swim tests, and daily program flow. North Star’s lakefront features multiple stations and watercraft, with lifeguards rotating coverage throughout the summer camp season.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. North Star requires current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification with waterfront or deep water endorsements. CPR/AED/First Aid is bundled into most lifeguard credentials. Many lifeguards at North Star also serve as bunk counselors, blending waterfront leadership with cabin life for the broadest possible camp experience.
If you love being on the water, mentoring young swimmers, and being part of a tight-knit Maine camp community, this is a phenomenal seasonal fit. Apply for certified lifeguard positions at Camp North Star to spend the summer at one of the most beautiful Maine sleepaway camp lakefronts and join an established residential camp community in central Maine.
You’ll cover swim periods, run free swim, support watersports activities, and respond to emergencies. Most North Star lifeguards work throughout the summer camp season at the sleepaway camp’s lakefront.
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.
Often yes. Many North Star lifeguards serve as specialist-counselors, lifeguarding during the day and supporting cabin life at night. Confirm the specific role structure with the hiring team during your interview.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and certifications. North Star includes room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Yes — many Maine 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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