Head Lifeguard - Christian Retreat Center

Spruce Lake; Canadensis (PA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Spruce Lake Ministries is seeking a Head Lifeguard to oversee aquatic safety and manage the lifeguard team for our summer programs and retreats at Spruce Lake Ministries. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, Christ-centered environment for guests and ensuring high standards of guard operations.

Candidates must have at least 2 seasons of lifeguard experience, a Deep Water ARC certification, and the ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 seasons of lifeguard experience.
• ARC Deep Water Lifeguarding First Aid/CPR/EAD certification.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrates maturity, responsibility, and servant leadership.
• Ability to work varied schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-level aquatic safety for all swimmers.
• Manage lifeguard team and supervise guard shifts.
• Maintain a safe, Christ-centered, and enjoyable environment for guests.
• Coordinate with site director and pool manager on operations.

Skills

Lifeguard Experience

Team Leadership

Flexible Schedule

Education

ARC Deep Water Certification

Job description

Are you a proficient swimmer and enjoy the camp environment? Spruce Lake is looking for Lifeguards to join the summer team! Spruce Lake hosts a variety of guests each year, including church groups and individual/family retreats, as well as summer youth camps.

The Head Lifeguard is responsible for high-level aquatic safety, management of the guard team, and ensuring the aquatic environment is a safe, Christ-centered, and enjoyable space for both summer your programs and retreat center guests.

Prerequisites:

• Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is evident in attitude and action.
• Must affirm, live, and model Spruce Lake mission, vision, statement of faith and core values.
• Conducts him/herself in a manner that is above reproach.
• Mature servant leader.

Accountability:

Pool Manager and Site Director

Qualifications

• At least 2 seasons of prior lifeguard experience.
• Deep Water Certification: Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding First Aid/CPR/EAD (or equivalent) specifically for Deep Water (depths > 7 ft)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate maturity and responsibility on and off duty.
• Flexibility to work varied schedule including days, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet and maintain physical requirements to pass the ARC lifeguard test. Participate in guard fitness training throughout the pool season. Must be able to lift or pull up to 100 lbs. (for victim extraction) and work in varied outdoor weather conditions. Must be able to climb to elevated guard stand.

Spruce Lake Ministries, Pinebrook or Spruce Lake, does not currently hire anyone who is not authorized to work in the US, nor are we able to sponsor international employees or volunteers.

At the employer's expense, all employment hires are contingent upon completion of FBI Criminal Background fingerprint clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and PA Criminal History Clearance.

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