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

Salvation Army Careers•Wasilla, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Overnight Camp Counselor/Lifeguard provides leadership and care for approximately 6–10 campers, taking responsibility for their safety, health, and participation in camp programs. The counselor guides campers through a positive experience aligned with the goals and objectives of King’s Lake Camp and supports their spiritual formation. The role is based at the camp site for the duration of the season, with room and board provided while camp is in session. The position also organizes and monitors the waterfront program at a lake, including swimming and boating safety. The counselor maintains a safe waterfront area, supervises campers and staff during water activities, and follows Red Cross and State of Alaska requirements. This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army and complete the required online Protect the Mission course.
Must demonstrate the 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 be able to understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions and work comfortably with diverse individuals in person and over the telephone.
Must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.
Must be able to perform the essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to stay at camp while camp is in session.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and care for an assigned group of approximately 6–10 campers, including guidance through program activities.
Supervise assigned camper groups during meals and accompany them to camp-related activities.
Direct and supervise daily cleanup of cabin living areas and help maintain cleanliness in personal living quarters.
Conduct daily group devotions and actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
Complete camper, program evaluation, and health documentation forms.
Assist with, attend, and participate in camp programs and other assigned duties.
Promote respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities, and ensure campers follow camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Organize and monitor waterfront activities, including swimming and boating, and maintain a safe program area.
Follow Red Cross and State of Alaska requirements for the waterfront program.
Maintain canoes and paddleboats in proper working order.
Maintain constant watch and supervision of campers and staff during swimming and boating periods.
Test and classify swimming abilities of staff and campers, or require life vest use.
Use staff abilities effectively and instruct counselors assigned to waterfront duties.
Enforce waterfront rules and camper discipline.
Check and clean the dock, boathouse, and beach before each swim session.
Know and be prepared to execute emergency procedures.
Provide supervision and physical and emotional safety for campers and staff.
Maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and campers.
Assist with cleanup of camp at the end of sessions and the summer.