Summer Staff Lifeguard Lead
About The Position
The Ponderosa Lodge Lifeguard Lead oversees and leads water-based activities at Ponderosa Lodge, including pools, pool and water games, and potential surfing or kayaking excursions. The role supervises the staff leading those activities and ensures campers have an experience aligned with MHA Youth Ministry’s vision and objectives. The Lifeguard Lead is responsible for the safety and well-being of campers and staff during water-based activities, consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to embrace MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching, and help cultivate MHA’s Christian community, programs, and retreats. The position supervises Ponderosa Lodge lifeguards. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor conditions and variable hours based on programming. Onsite community living is required.
Requirements
- Current First Aid, CPR Pro, AED, O2, and Lifeguard certifications.
- Prior lifeguard experience.
- Experience teaching youth and young adults new skills and managing risk in an aquatics setting.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Demonstrated personal, committed, and considered faith in Christ.
- Proven leadership experience and skills, with a strong background in ministry and leadership of high school and junior high campers and staff.
- Must be at least 18 years old because onsite community living is required.
- Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
- Adherence to the company dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
- Commitment to serving campers and participating in the leadership team within the camp community.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with watercraft, particularly ocean kayaking, surfing, and ocean lifeguarding.
Responsibilities
- Train and monitor staff to ensure adherence to MHA’s aquatics risk management practices and procedures.
- Maintain PL pool equipment and sanitation levels, including conducting daily, weekly, and periodic checks.
- Log and report damage or maintenance issues promptly to the PL Activities Lead and Pool Technician.
- Lead, supervise, and train part-time lifeguards and substitute lifeguards.
- Communicate the weekly schedule of aquatics events to the MHA Aquatics Lead.
- Meet regularly with the PL activities team.
- Oversee and lead water-based activities, including pool activities, games, and potential surfing or kayaking excursions.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of campers and staff involved in water-based activities.
- Invest in staff during camp sessions and weekends, and serve campers to help create a positive experience.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the PL Activities Coordinator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
