Camp Caldera LifeguardEvening Activities Coordinator

At Caldera we believe in the power of creativity. Our mission is to inspire and support youth from underserved rural and urban communities by awakening the potential of their creative voice. We do this through a unique fusion of art environment and mentorship. Our Youth Program provides students from Portland and Central Oregon with long-term relationships with caring adults which nurtures individual creativity beginning in sixth grade and continuing into young adulthood.

Caldera has a $5M budget a 18-member board 21 full-time year-round employees and a range of seasonally contracted artists and staff. Its administrative office is located in Portland Oregon and its Arts Center is located outside of Sisters in Central Oregon.

Position Title: Camp Caldera Lifeguard/Evening Activities Coordinator

Supervisor: Adventure Team Supervisor

FULL TIME: Typical days are 8 hours in length with sessions that make for up to 10 straight days of work without a full day off. Each staff member will have at least 1 night off per session.

Work Location: Sisters OR

Compensation: Salary/Rate of Pay: $109/day with current certification $99/day if certification is needed with 1% increase for each year of experience working at Camp Caldera (not to exceed 7%)

• Training Salary/Rate of Pay: $75/day.
• Room and board provided during days with programming; room only during non-programming days. A light dinner will be provided on staff arrival days. Brunch is served on the last day of each session.

Position Description:

This position will be a part of Camp Calderas Adventure Team. The Lifeguard & Activity Assistant oversees planning and delivery of waterfront activities that are safe fun and appropriate to campers age and abilities. They will provide management to the physical operation of the waterfronts facilities and equipment. The Lifeguard & Activity Assistant also supports set up organization and facilitation of other camp activities such as games and campfires.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Waterfront Program Leadership & Safety Management (70% OF TIME DEDICATED)

• Evaluate aquatic abilities of campers and staff on first day of session
• Plan deliver and oversee creative swimming and watercraft program activities
• Train staff in appropriate waterfront rules and responsibilities
• Set up waterfront area prior to and during staff training
• Teach and monitor proper use of equipment
• Maintain organization and safety of marina supplies and equipment such as boats life jackets and water toys
• Survey waterfront area daily and keep the area free of hazards and debris

Operational Coordination (20% OF TIME DEDICATED)

• Collaborate with staff to coordinate set up and/or lead evening activities
• Alert supervisor to relevant camper issues
• Conduct initial and end-of-season inventory and store equipment for safety
• Provide additional lifeguard support during classroom water activities.
• Work with Art Center staff to drive motorboat on lake to provide lifeguard support
• Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety cleanliness and repair. Work with Camp Manager to submit necessary work orders

Camp Support(10% OF TIME DEDICATED)

• Alert supervisor to relevant camper issues
• Promote program understanding and involvement through Calderas goals and agreements participation agreement and responsibility process
• Actively participate in all aspects of camp life including: camper orientation community meetings evening activities campfire free time etc.
• Model appropriate camper behavior at all times
• Perform duties with consistency and integrity
• Set and respect personal boundaries while acting as mentors guides and allies to campers
• Oversee health and safety of charges in fire drills and emergency procedures
• Maintain cleanliness of living and common areas and help with clean-up at the end of each session

Required Qualifications:

• Current Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR Certification required (attach copy)
• At least 1 year of experience working with middle and/or high school youth
• Ability to operate a small motorized rescue boat
• Ability to understand our racially diverse student populations perspective either through lived experience previous qualifications or work experience
• Ability to navigate through potentially triggering and challenging conversations and situations while maintaining focus on the wellbeing of youth
• Familiarity with culturally responsive and anti-oppression frameworks and experience working with racially and ethnically diverse staff and youth
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to set appropriate boundaries in a proactive and positive manner
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular and long hours. Additionally you must have the ability to deal with limited cell and internet service and daily exposure to outdoor factors such as sun heat bugs bats snakes etc.

Job Requirements:

• Serve as mandatory reporter working with Youth Impact Manager to report instances or suspicion of child abuse. Caldera has a zero tolerance policy around child abuse and any negligence will result in immediate dismissal
• Requires on-site living in shared staff quarters
• Alcohol and drugs are not permitted on campus even in personal living quarters.
• Must be physically able to move around 116 acres of camp property with varied terrain
• Must have visual perceptual and cognitive ability to recognize and respond quickly to health
• and safety concerns of students and appropriately re-direct any behavior that is misaligned with Caldera agreements
• Employees must carry out their duties regardless of inclement weather which can include but is not limited to heat rain wind cold and smoky or dusty conditions.
• Moments of quiet and non-activity are few and spread out
• Creating a cohesive staff environment round the clock can be challenging. It is crucial that staff see youth and adults through a strengths-based lens and prioritize creating the best possible youth experience at all times despite what challenges may arise at the staff level
• Physical Demands (which can include bending stooping hiking climbing and stretching) are: 5% Sitting 45% Standing 20% Walking 30% Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling Pounds 5 -80 lbs.

To Apply:

Please fill out and submit an application. Please also submit a reference ideally from each of the following categories: a youth serving organization a family member and one other professional reference. All applications must contain a resume and completion of the screening questions. All materials are reviewed and considered as part of the hiring process.

Application Deadline: May 15 2026