Summer Staff Conference Center Lifeguard

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Mount Hermon, CA

About The Position

Lifeguards provide instruction and supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of campers and staff participating in water-based activities at Mount Hermon Association, Inc. (MHA). This is a ministerial position: staff are expected to express their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and conduct, and to support MHA’s mission, vision, and beliefs. Ministerial staff help define, cultivate, and lead MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. The role includes responding to injuries, documenting incidents, maintaining a safe environment for guests, enforcing pool rules, and providing swim lessons. Lifeguards also assist with pool maintenance and chemical testing, report damage to equipment or facilities, and perform other duties assigned by their supervisor. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. A secondary role will also be assigned, potentially including early morning lap swim, fountain shifts, or dining hall shifts. The employee will participate in Summer Staff programming as assigned by the Chief of Summer Staff.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Current lifeguard certifications completed before the start date.
At least 18 years of age due to onsite community living requirements.
Proficiency in all applicable lifesaving techniques.
Ability to work on a team and use good judgment and decision-making.
Punctuality and responsibility.
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, and camp guidelines and principles.
Ability to engage in active listening.
Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as its dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

College experience.
Blood Borne Pathogen training.
Prior lifeguard experience.
Experience teaching youth and young adults new skills and managing risk in an aquatics setting.
A love for youth of all ages and qualities of a strong Christian role model.
A heart to serve whenever needed.

Responsibilities

Act as a first responder in the event of an injury and document incidents and injuries.
Provide a physically, mentally, and emotionally safe environment for guests participating in aquatic activities.
Supervise aquatic activities at MHA.
Uphold and enforce pool rules to ensure the safety of pool users.
Provide swim lessons.
Assist the supervisor and other lifeguards with daily, weekly, and monthly pool maintenance and chemical testing.
Maintain, document, and report damage to operating equipment and facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Fulfill an assigned secondary role, which may include early morning lap swim, fountain shifts, or dining hall shifts.
Participate in Summer Staff programming as assigned by the Chief of Summer Staff.