Lifeguard

John Knox Center; Ten Mile (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established outdoor ministry is seeking a passionate Lifeguard to join their team at a beautiful camp in Ten Mile, Tennessee. This role involves leading water activities and engaging with campers aged 4-18, fostering a fun and safe environment. Ideal candidates are energetic, mission-driven, and enjoy working outdoors. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills while making a lasting impact on the lives of young campers. Join a close-knit community dedicated to transformative experiences and apply now to be part of this rewarding journey!

Benefits

Housing

Meals when groups are on-site

Qualifications

• Active Red Cross or equivalent lifeguard certification required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Lead water activities such as swimming, canoeing, and kayaking.
• Assist in planning and leading program activities.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Lifeguard at John Knox Center

Are you passionate about outdoor ministry, building relationships, and leading transformative experiences? John Knox Center is seeking a dynamic Lifeguard to join our team! This role emphasizes water activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. Lifeguards will also receive training as cabin counselors and may serve in that capacity at any time. Additionally, they will assist the Program Director in planning, preparing, and leading various program activities, including song leading, games, mixers, challenge courses, high ropes, nature center activities, and hikes.

If you're energetic, mission-driven, and eager to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! We offer housing, meals when groups are on-site, and a weekly pay of $315. Working at John Knox is a rewarding experience—challenging work with meaningful rewards. You will work with campers aged 4-18, developing leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. If you're self-motivated, fun-loving, enjoy outdoor environments, and think kids are great, Camp John Knox might be the perfect place for you this summer. We are looking to hire enthusiastic individuals who love working with children outdoors. Ready to dive in? Apply now on our website!

To be considered, please present an active Red Cross or equivalent lifeguard certification with your application. A background check will be performed, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

About John Knox Center

Established in 1960, John Knox Center began as a summer camp and Christian retreat. Over the years, it expanded beyond Presbyterian congregations to include other denominations, schools, businesses, and organizations. Our facilities host retreats, team-building events, and various programs year-round. The River Ridge Environmental Education Program, founded in 1994, is now one of East Tennessee's most popular outdoor education programs, hosting approximately 1,500-2,000 participants annually during fall and spring. Summer camp remains the heart of our ministry, with around 200 campers and 15 staff members from around the world each summer, fostering a close-knit Christian community.

We are a ministry of the Presbytery of East Tennessee (PCUSA). We believe everyone has a place at camp and actively welcome, affirm, and support individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and identities.

Location

John Knox Center is an ACA-accredited camp located in Ten Mile, TN, on a beautiful 140-acre property featuring swimming, canoeing, kayaking, a ropes course, archery, hiking trails, and stunning sunsets. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, our site boasts 3.9 miles of shoreline on Watts Bar Lake (Tennessee River). We are conveniently located 45 minutes from Knoxville, 2 hours from Nashville, 3 hours from Asheville and Atlanta, and 90 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The closest town is Kingston, TN, just 15 minutes away.