Seasonal Summer Overnight Camp Counselor/Lifeguard (Summer 2027) (This position will be housed at the Camp Site)

The Salvation Army Southern California•Wasilla, AK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Overnight Camp Counselor/Lifeguard provides leadership and care for a group of approximately 6–10 campers and is responsible for their safety, health, and participation in camp programs. The counselor uses camp resources to help campers have a positive experience aligned with the goals and objectives of King’s Lake Camp. The position is based at the camp site, where the employee must reside while camp is in session; room and board are provided. The role also plans and oversees the waterfront program at a lake, including swimming, boating, and waterfront safety. The employee maintains a safe waterfront area and equipment, supervises campers and staff during water activities, and follows applicable Red Cross and State of Alaska requirements. The position includes participating in camp programs, supporting campers’ spiritual formation, and assisting with other camp duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army and complete the required online Protect the Mission course.
Demonstrated ability to work with young people ages 7 and older.
Must perform duties efficiently and demonstrate good judgment.
Must provide proof of current Lifeguard Training Certification, including First Aid, CPR, AED, and Waterfront Skills certification.
Must stay at camp while camp is in session; room and board are provided.
Must understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions and be comfortable working face-to-face and by telephone with diverse individuals.
Must be able to speak and hear for ordinary and telephone conversations.
Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical ability to speak, sit, walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, reach, handle, finger, push, and pull intermittently.
Ability to see and hear at normal ranges, with corrective devices if necessary.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, or more with assistance.
Must acknowledge and respect The Salvation Army’s religious purposes and ensure work-related conduct does not conflict with or undermine its religious mission.
Must treat information as highly confidential.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a camp setting.
Prior lifeguard experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to counselors and care for an assigned group of approximately 6–10 campers.
Provide care and guidance to assigned camper groups throughout camp programs, including supervision during meals and camp activities.
Direct and supervise daily cleanup of cabin living areas.
Conduct daily group devotions at the designated time and actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
Complete camper, program evaluation, and health documentation forms.
Assist with and participate in camp program activities as directed.
Ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment, and facilities, and follow camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Organize and monitor all waterfront activities, including swimming and boating on the lake.
Follow Red Cross and State of Alaska waterfront requirements and enforce waterfront rules and camper discipline.
Maintain canoes and paddleboats in proper working order.
Continuously supervise campers and staff during swimming and boating periods.
Test and classify swimming abilities of staff and campers, or require life vests.
Use staff abilities effectively in the waterfront program and instruct counselors assigned to waterfront duties.
Ensure the dock, boat house, and beach area are clean and orderly before each swim session.
Know and be prepared to execute emergency procedures.
Provide for the supervision and physical and emotional safety of campers and staff.
Maintain cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
Assist with camp cleanup at the end of sessions and the summer, and perform other duties as assigned.