Working with young children in a camp environment is an ideal starting point for students hoping to pursue people-oriented or education-based professions. The skills that camp builds (leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, community building, and so on) are valued and valuable in the post-grad workplace.

• Lifeguards & Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching swim skills during structured lesson time and for lifeguarding during free swim periods.
• Together, 4 – 6 lifeguards/swim instructors work as a swim staff team to ensure the safety of campers of all ages and abilities at the pool.
• The swim program at camp focuses on building confidence and comfort level in the water through a patient, compassionate instruction.

• Applicants must be college-aged or older and have summer housing available to them in the greater Los Angeles area.

• Current certification in American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Training, Adult & Child CPR, and First Aid is required. Interested applicants who are not yet certified may be able to obtain certification through camp before the start of summer.

• Staff members must be able to commit to a full 10-week summer, with a Monday-Friday work week. Our 2017 season runs from June 12 - August 18.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Agoura, California, Camp Kinneret provides children aged 4 - 14 with a classic, outdoor day camp experience.

Founded in 1954, we are a loving community rooted in tradition.

Our focus on relationships and providing children with opportunities to learn, grow and discover themselves is at the heart of the Camp Kinneret program. Our attitude and approach to everything we do at camp centers around creating a warm, welcoming environment in which kids can experience belonging and be themselves without fear of judgment. Our child centered philosophy creates a supportive atmosphere where campers develop skills and values to last a lifetime.