Camp Lifeguard_E-ALM_711-Camp Department-Overnight

The company name is: The Salvation Army International; Lexington (MS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Camp Lifeguard for its Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington, Mississippi. The role involves overseeing waterfront activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining cleanliness. Applicants should have lifeguard certifications and a willingness to work in a camp setting. Orientation starts in June 2025, and the camp program runs through mid-July. Full participation is required for the summer program.

Qualifications

• One year experience working as a lifeguard preferred.
• Must be at least 15 years old.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a lifeguard for all camp waterfront operations.
• Maintains cleanliness of the pool and lake area.
• Monitors and controls chemical levels of pool water.

Skills

Surveillance

Endurance

Communication

Education

Lifeguard training certification

C.P.R. and First Aid Certification

Job description

Camp Lifeguard_E-ALM_711-Camp Department--Overnight

Location: Camp Hidden Lake, Lexington, Mississippi

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

Pay Rate: $350.00 per week

About this opportunity:

Serves as a lifeguard for all camp waterfront operations; provides constant surveillance of waterfront activities; maintains the cleanliness of the pool and lake area; monitors and controls the chemical levels of pool water ensuring proper levels are maintained at all times; prepares pool records in an accurate and complete manner; plans swimming activities at camps pool and waterfront.

What we are looking for in you:

• One year experience working as a lifeguard preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Certification – Lifeguard training from a nationally recognized body or Swim Instructor Certification from a nationally recognized certifying body.
• Life Saving Certification
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Some physical requirements of the Camp Lifeguard – Aquatics/Lakefront position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate lifeguard equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Additional Information

Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/09/2025 – 06/13/2025 and full participation is required.

The 2025 Summer Camp program will be held 06/16/2025 – 07/19/2025.The anticipation is for every staff member to work the entire summer and is the only way to receive a bonus. If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: January 24, 2025 - May 25, 2025. Hire as we go.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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