LifeGuard/Program AID

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Nevada City (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization located in Nevada City, California, is seeking a candidate for managing waterfront activities at Camp Del Oro. Responsibilities include direct oversight of swimming and safety programs, maintaining the cleanliness of facilities, and supervising campers during swim sessions. Candidates should be at least 18 years old with a strong ability to work with children. Previous camping experience is preferred. This position contributes to the fulfilling mission of camp programming.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous camping experience preferred.
• Preferred previous camping experience either as a camper or as a staff member.

Responsibilities

• Direct all waterfront activities in the pool and on the lake.
• Initiate a strict water safety program.
• Maintain swimming pool and safety records.
• Provide supervision during swim sessions.
• Assist with camp clean-up at the end of sessions.
• Test and classify swimming abilities of staff and campers.
• Enforce waterfront rules and assist with camper discipline.
• Daily: clean deck, equipment, and pool area; vacuum as needed.
• Ensure areas are clean before and after each swim session.
• Report maintenance concerns to keep a safe swimming area.
• Know and execute emergency procedures.
• Attend evening programs and spiritual activities.
• Assist with break day duties and end-of-summer cleanup.
• Assist the Program Director with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Working with children

Leadership

Job description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

OVERVIEW

To provide a complete waterfront program that contributes to fulfillment of the goals and objectives of Camp Del Oro, including swimming, pool maintenance and waterfront safety, while maintaining a program area that is safe and healthy. Cooperate with Program Director and Waterfront Director in planning and implementing the camp program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all waterfront activities in the pool and on the lake (if accessed).
• Initiate a strict water safety program in keeping with Red Cross, American Camping Association, and State of California requirements.
• Maintain swimming pool, including the keeping of maintenance records.
• Provide for the constant watch and supervision of campers and staff during swim sessions.
• Plan and carry out special waterfront programs in harmony with the Camp Director.
• Test and classify swimming abilities of staff and campers.
• Utilize staff abilities to best advantage in carrying out the waterfront program and instruct counselors assigned to waterfront duties.
• Enforce rules of the waterfront and help in camper discipline.
• Daily: Clean and scrub deck, equipment and pool area. Vacuum pool as needed.
• Prior to each swim session and at the end of each swim session, rr.ake sure all areas are clean and in order.
• Report any maintenance concerns in a timely manner to maintain a clean and safe swimming area.
• Know and be able to execute emergency procedures.
• Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
• Assist with "break day" duties as scheduled.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
• Assist with the clean up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Assist with the camp brief at the end of the summer.
• Assist the Program Director with other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have general skills in working with children.
• Preferred previous camping experience either as a camper or as a staff member.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and tools.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

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