Camp Arnold: On-Call Lifeguard

The Salvation Army Southern California; Eatonville (WA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Lifeguard for its camp aquatics program in Eatonville, Washington. This position requires current lifeguarding and CPR/first aid certifications. Responsibilities include providing supervision in the pool and lake areas, enforcing safety rules, conducting canoe instruction, and assisting with the maintenance of aquatic facilities. Ideal candidates must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and handle physical requirements with or without accommodation, while also adhering to the mission of The Salvation Army.

Qualifications

• Current lifeguarding, CPR/first aid certifications from a nationally recognized agency are required.
• Ability to maintain safe swimming conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant watch and supervision of those in the pool and/or lake front area.
• Enforce the rules of the pool and lake.
• Conduct canoe instruction and assist with daily cleaning of aquatic facilities.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR/First Aid

Canoe Instruction

Safety Enforcement

Job description

Schedule: On-call as scheduled for the camp aquatics program.

Supervisor: Leadership Development Manager.

Overview

Maintain current lifeguarding, CPR/first aid certifications from a nationally recognized agency as required. Maintain a safe and acceptable swimming program and assist in the maintenance of the swimming pool and lake front area. Cooperate with the Assistant Camp Administrator in implementing the camp aquatics program.

Specific Duties

• Provide for the constant watch and supervision of those in the pool and/or lake front area.
• Enforce the rules of the pool and lake.
• Be mindful of and enforce all safety rules and techniques.
• Be prepared to conduct canoe instruction.
• Assist with the daily cleaning of the pool, pool showers and restrooms, canoes, and waterfront areas as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to understand written information.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Spirit And Understanding

By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge the Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes. It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and respect to The Salvation Army.