Head Camp Lifeguard

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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Plan supervise and implement the camp waterfront programs including but not limited to: swimming kayaking and water games and sports. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of campers and staff while participating in assigned camp programs.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate some college preferred but not mandatory.
• Certified Lifeguard WSI
• Experience working with children preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED.

• Possess good leadership skills
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to pass a child safety background check.
• Be detail oriented and well organized.
• Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety planning problem solving and crisis intervention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement all Waterfront activities including but not limited to electives freetime and cabin activities.
• Create an environment that leads groups to success.
  • Know the type of group and the specific needs of the group youre working with
  • Maintain open friendly and professional relationships with participants.
  • Maintain an attitude of fun and excitement.
  • Use encouragement and positive reinforcement in all situations.
• Develop implement and supervise elective classes for groups ranging from 8 to 20 campers (e.g. beginning swimming kayaking water games).
  • Clearly communicate the instructions for each elective in a fun and creative manner.
  • Have all equipment prepared before the campers arrival.
  • Ensure the safety of campers and staff.
• Lead briefing and debriefing sessions with each group
  • Communicate the objective of the activities
  • Observe groups responses to each challenge and formulate appropriate questions to encourage group learning and growth.
  • Initiate and facilitate final wrapup session at the end of each course to sum up the experience and point campers to Christ in transferring their learning.
• Supervise and coordinate water safety program.
  • Participate in safety training.
  • Instruct other staff in the best techniques of water safety and firstaid emergency during the precamp staff training period.
  • Clearly communicate all safety procedures and standards to participants for each activity.
  • Inspect all lake equipment and make immediate report of any defects to the Discovery Camp Director or Corps Youth Officer
• Always maintain the lake area in a clean manner.
• Conduct property safety checks.
• Supervise lifeguards while they are on duty.
• Attend to surroundings and participants needs during all sessions.
• Be aware of any medical/physical conditions or special needs of the campers.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Exhibit effective Christlike conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and
• Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program.
• Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including but not limited to evening programs chapel activities and staff meetings.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters.
• Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of teach session and at the conclusion of the summer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit walk stand bend squat climb kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Grasp push pull objects and reach overhead.
• Operate telephone and computer.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Understand verbal and written information.
• Sweep clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the 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 in order 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 would result.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SALVATION ARMY:

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Armys religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing in his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her workrelated conduct must not conflict with interfere with or undermine such religious programs or the Armys religious purposes.

BENEFITS:

A generous benefits package is included with fulltime positions: paid holidays vacation time sick time and medical vision and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low biweekly premiums for employeeonly coverage Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employerpaid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life shortterm and longterm disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employerfunded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50 vested at five years eligible service time. Plus an employeefunded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one eligible for use after three months service time.

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually accruing from day one for nonexempt positions.
• Four weeks annually accruing from day one for exempt positions.
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.