Summer Staff Redwood Camp Lifeguard/Adventure Assistant
About The Position
The Redwood Camp Lifeguard/Adventure Assistant provides instruction and supervision and ensures the safety and well-being of campers and staff participating in water-based activities at MHA and off site. This is a ministerial position: staff are expected to demonstrate through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior that they follow Jesus Christ and affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff help cultivate and lead MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats, and attend gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The role includes responding to injuries, maintaining a safe environment during aquatic activities, enforcing pool rules, and helping maintain pool facilities and equipment. When lifeguard duties are finished or the pool is closed, the employee assists with other camp needs and adventure activities. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, including Deep Water, with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
- Current driver’s license and clean driving record.
- At least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
- Love for youth of all ages and ability to serve as a strong Christian role model.
- Ability to lead and work with good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Punctual and responsible.
- Proficiency in applicable lifesaving techniques.
- Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages; observant and attentive.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
- Ability to engage in active listening and a variety of outdoor activities.
- Willingness to serve when needed and ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, and to the company dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and work permit requirements, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions.
- Ability to frequently run, swim, stand, sit for long periods, use steep trails and stairs, and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to talk and hear in person at close and long distances and by phone or radio.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull people or equipment weighing over 100 pounds, as may be required.
- Vision abilities including close and distance vision, use of both eyes, distinguishing basic colors and shades, depth perception, peripheral vision, and adjusting focus.
Nice To Haves
- College experience preferred.
- Prior lifeguard experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond as a first responder in the event of an injury.
- Provide a physically, mentally, and emotionally safe environment for guests participating in aquatic activities.
- Uphold and enforce pool rules to ensure the safety of pool users.
- Assist the Lifeguard Lead and other lifeguards with daily, weekly, and monthly pool maintenance.
- Maintain, document, and report damaged operating equipment and facilities.
- Assist and participate in other camp needs and programming when lifeguard duties are finished.
- Assist in running adventure activities during activity times when the pool is closed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Attend staff gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
