Lead Lifeguard - Christian Retreat Center

Spruce Lake • Canadensis, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a proficient swimmer and enjoy the camp environment? Spruce Lake is looking for Lifeguards to join the summer team! Spruce Lake hosts a variety of guests each year, including church groups and individual/family retreats, as well as summer youth camps. The Lead Lifeguard is responsible for high-level aquatic safety, management of the guard team, and ensuring the aquatic environment is a safe, Christ-centered, and enjoyable space for both summer your programs and retreat center guests. Prerequisites: Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is evident in attitude and action. Must affirm, live, and model Spruce Lake mission, vision, statement of faith and core values. Conducts him/herself in a manner that is above reproach. Mature servant leader. Accountability: Pool Manager and Site Director

Requirements

• Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is evident in attitude and action.
• Must affirm, live, and model Spruce Lake mission, vision, statement of faith and core values.
• Conducts him/herself in a manner that is above reproach.
• Mature servant leader.
• At least 2 seasons of prior lifeguard experience.
• Deep Water Certification: Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding First Aid/CPR/EAD (or equivalent) specifically for Deep Water (depths > 7 ft)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate maturity and responsibility on and off duty.
• Flexibility to work varied schedule including days, evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to meet and maintain physical requirements to pass the ARC lifeguard test.
• Participate in guard fitness training throughout the pool season.
• Must be able to lift or pull up to 100 lbs. (for victim extraction) and work in varied outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to climb to elevated guard stand.

Responsibilities

• high-level aquatic safety
• management of the guard team
• ensuring the aquatic environment is a safe, Christ-centered, and enjoyable space for both summer your programs and retreat center guests

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees