Camp Aquatics/Lakefront Specialist (3730) - SALVATION ARMY ROAD BURKESVILLE, Kentucky, United States

Description · Schedule/Hours: Full-time · This position is responsible for: 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 l ...

Job description

Description

Schedule/Hours: Full-time

This position is responsible for: 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 accurately and completely; plans swimming activities at camp's pool and waterfront.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides emergency lifesaving assistance to swimmers; performs lifesaving C.P.R. and first aid in accordance with certified practices and procedures; contacts emergency medical assistance when needed; stays with victims until emergency medical assistance takes over care of the victim.  
• Ensures the camp staff and campers are aware of and adhere to safety and educational procedures in boating by assisting in the implementation of staff training for boating, training other staff on their boating responsibilities, and ensuring that campers and staff follow safety procedures for boating.  
• Directs and supervises the behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with pool safety rules

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.  

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.  

Ability to swim and perform lifesaving activities.

Some physical requirements of the Camp Lifeguard – Aquatics/Lakefront position include endurance, which involves climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. 

Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate lifeguard equipment and perform various activities.

Requires a 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 at the available facility.

Operate in daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions. 

Why Work for Us:

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn't like other jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have the opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God's love. You will never regret saying "yes" to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus' name.

Additional Information:

• 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.
• To apply, please complete the basic information in the "Apply Now" box, attach a resume (optional), click the Start Application button, and complete the required information.

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Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

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

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• If operating a motorized watercraft, have a Valid State Driver's License and have completed a boat safety course.

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