Head Lifeguard

The Salvation Army Southern California•Boring, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
Preferred valid Driver’s License.
2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Capable of obtaining Oregon Food Handlers card.
Must have current standard Red Cross or equitant lifeguard certification.
Must have current AED, CPR, and first aid certifications.
Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in spiritual leadership.
Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
Detail-oriented, Self-starter, Team Player.
Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
Possess leadership skills, with the ability to supervise, care for, and provide necessary guidance for staff and campers 24 hours a day.
Possess leadership skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute programs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at all times.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike, and twist continuously for a long period.
Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
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 the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Nice To Haves

Preferred valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with staff and campers.
Provide supervision, support, and motivation to all staff.
May be required to lead a weekly devotion with staff assigned to your care.
Coordinate with the Nurse and leadership team for possible medical transportation as needed. May be asked to drive or accompany hospital transport of campers or staff.
Turn in all camper-related forms promptly, such as, but not limited to, seeker forms, incident forms, safety reports, Notice of Concerns, and Observation Logs.
Provide a written weekly evaluation of staff under your care, outlining their strengths and struggles, to the Program Director.
Set a good example for campers and others including language, cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.
Responsible for routine daily cleanliness of public and personal spaces.
Lead and/or assist in Staff Snack Evening, including but not limited to, food preparation, distribution and clean-up.
Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as requested e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp-wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
May be required to serve as Break Day Supervisor for staff.
Last-day clean-up you will be responsible for the cleanliness of all living spaces and program areas under your assigned care.
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.
Perform any other duties as assigned by Leadership.
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.
Coordinate and supervise 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.
Organize and complete 3 water chemical tests for each pool daily, in collaboration with Service Crew.
Assist in the set-up 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.
Assist the Creative team with organized activities.