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Job Description
Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 04.15.2025
Hourly Wage: $500/Week
Hours Per Week: 40
Status: Exempt / Full Time Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 AUGUST 15 2025
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen
Position: Head Lifeguard
Supervisor: Camp Director / DYCS
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen will be a Christian sanctuary of rest discovery and growth for the neediest children in Oregon and Southern Idaho.
Application Instructions:
Complete the online job application upload a resume.
To apply online go to: Head Lifeguard
To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave Happy Valley OR 97086. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to applications will not be accepted.
Questions contact Capt. Edgar Azueta at or call. Capt. Azueta is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.
Recruiting AccommodationStatement:
To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process please contactoremail attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.
Scope of Position:
Coordinate a safe and fun swimming pool experience while preserving camp adherence to state and local operating procedures and oversee assistant lifeguards and/or other lifeguards.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
- Must have a valid Drivers License.
- Hold standard lifeguard CPR and first aid certifications.
- 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have current waterfront certification.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Desire to work with youth.
- Ability to supervise and provide guidance to staff and campers.
- Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
- Be a Christian with a strong demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ and biblical principles who is enthusiastic energetic and creative in spiritual leadership.
- Possess leadership skills with the ability to plan originate organize and execute special programs.
- Ability to teach and lead several activities.
- Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds ages and nationalities.
- Ability to work in groups.
- Ability to observe camper behavior assess its appropriateness enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
- Ability to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.
- Good character integrity and adaptability
- Enthusiasm sense of humor patience and selfcontrol
- Detail oriented
- Selfstarter
- Ability to read write and communicate well in the English language.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
- Good analytical skills
- Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and lead all swim sessions to ensure adherence to state and local operating procedures.
- Plan implement and communicate with lifeguards and watchers of pool schedule and program details.
- Conduct weekly swim tests for campers on the first day of camp.
- Plan and coordinate a swimming elective to teach campers to swim.
- Lead pool games for cabin activities and other scheduled swimming events.
- Coordinate vacuuming at minimum one pool each day on an alternating basis in collaboration with Service Crew.
- Maintain cleanliness of pool house pool deck and surrounding areas.
- Assist the Creative team with organized activities.
- Organize and complete 3 water chemical tests for each pool daily in collaboration with Service Crew.
- Assist in the setup and teardown of various areas around camp as the program dictates.
- Help unload move and store supplies.
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings orientation and other staff events.
General Duties:
- Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible fruitful ways to and with campers
- Attend and participate in programs and spiritual activities.
- Enforce respect for personal property camp equipment and facilities.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff volunteers and campers.
- Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
- Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
- Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g. chapel staff meetings campfire campwide games nightwatch freetime electives rise and shine duty etc.
- Ensure and assist in the cleanliness of cabins and outside areas.
- May be required to serve as Break Day Supervisor at times during the season.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit walk stand bend squat climb kneel hike and twist continuously for up to 1520 minutes or prolonged periods at a time.
- Ability to grasp push and pull objects.
- Ability to lift to 25 lbs. on occasion up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform swimming rescues on swimmers in distress including approaching breaking holds and carrying people which may require removal of the swimmer from the water (who may weigh from 50300 lbs..
- Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire evacuation illness or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- There may be phone and inperson contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry hostile confused or frustrated.
- May be required to work in all areas of camp including but not limited to the kitchen dish room laundry facility and grounds.
- Working in a distinctively Christian environment
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases
- Work outdoors sometimes in inclement weather.
- Work around dust odor and high noise levels
MISCELLANEOUS:
The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check. They must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.
The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drugfree work environment for all employees and volunteers.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship will result.
The position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
