Organizational Mission & Overview

Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.

PEAK’s Four Beliefs

Every living being has inherent value.

The community is better when everyone contributes.

We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.

Everyone has the power to change their world.

POSITION SUMMARY: Certified lifeguards are key to offering extraordinary aquatic experiences to PEAK participants. In addition to being cabin counselors, Aquatics Program Counselors work shifts at the pool and the waterfront, providing safe and enjoyable experiences to campers and staff.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY 

• Live in a cabin with a co-counselor and 8 campers, and provide active supervision and attention to the physical and emotional wellbeing of campers during all on-duty hours.
• Communicate with co-counselor and supervisor appropriately to balance responsibilities as a lifeguard with responsibilities of a cabin counselor.
• Communicate and enforce all aquatics policies and procedures with staff and campers at the pool and waterfront.
• When not actively guarding and scanning the water, support campers in developing basic swimming skills, such as floating, treading water, proper breathing, and basic swim strokes.
• Step in as a substitute to lead aquatics programs, such as canoeing and kayaking.
• Actively participate in camp programming outside of aquatic activities including evening activities, camper choice time, bus duty, and more.