Kings Lake Camp Program Assistant - Lifeguard
The Salvation Army
- Wasilla, AK
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Provide proof of current Lifeguard Training Certification, including First Aid, CPR and AED.
- Prior work experience in camp setting, preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work with young people ages 7 years and older.
- Must perform duties efficiently and demonstrate good judgment.
- Room and Board is provided as Program Assistant - Lifeguard must be able to stay at camp while camp is in session.
- Initiate a strict waterfront program in keeping with Red Cross and State of Alaska requirements.
- Maintain canoes and paddleboats to ensure proper working order.
- Provide for the constant watch and supervision of campers and staff during swim and boating periods.
- 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 camper discipline.
- Prior to each swim session, make sure all areas including dock, boat house, and beach area are clean and in order.
- Know emergency procedures and be prepared to execute them in an emergency.
- Assist in other camp activities during scheduled waterfront time, if waterfront is closed for any reason.
- Assist Youth Program Specialist with activity and event program planning and implementation.
- Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
- Assist Camp Counselors, including standing in as Camp Counselor.
- Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to campers.
- Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
- Ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
- Ensure campers adhere to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
- Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
- Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
- Assists in clean-up of the camp at the end of sessions/summer.
- Follow the King’s Lake Camp Covenant.
- Assists with all other duties as assigned.
- Ability to see and hear at normal ranges with corrective devices, if necessary.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., or more with assistance.
Lifeguarding/First Aid: Required Intermediate