Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 05.18.2023

Hourly Wage: $350.00/Week

Status: Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 20 – AUGUST 5, 2023)

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position Title: Lifeguard

SUPERVISOR: Head Lifeguard

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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application.

To apply online go to: Lifeguard

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Captain Grant Hall at cascade.youthdepartment@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503)794-3256. Capt. Hall is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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SCOPE OF POSITION: Under the discretion and direction of the Head Lifeguard, provide a safe and fun swimming experience while adhering to state and local operating procedures for the pool.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Hold a current standard lifeguard, CPR, and first aid certifications.
• 1 season of summer camp experience or 6 months in equivalent work required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Desire to work with youth.
• Ability to supervise and provide guidance to staff and campers.
• Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
• Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic and creative in spiritual leadership.
• Ability to operate a telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Possess leadership skills with the ability to plan, originate, organize, and execute special programs.
• Ability to teach and lead a number of activities.
• Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages and nationalities.
• Ability to work in groups.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.
• Good character, integrity and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter
• Ability to read, write and communicate well in the English language.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Good analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the discretion and direction of the Head Lifeguard:

• Supervise all swimming activities during camp sessions and enforce pool rules.
• Assist in weekly swim tests for campers on the first day of camp.
• May plan and lead swim elective to teach campers to swim.
• Assist in pool games for cabin activities and other scheduled swim events.
• Help vacuuming at minimum one pool each day on an alternating basis.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool house, pool deck and surrounding areas.
• Help complete 3 water chemical tests for each pool daily.
• Log cleaning supplies and equipment, testing chemicals and water recreation equipment.

General Duties:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to campers
• Attend and participate in programs and spiritual activities.
• Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers and campers.
• Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
• Ensure and assist in the cleanliness of cabins and outside areas.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Youth Program Specialist, Divisional Youth Secretaries and/or Camp Administrator
• May be required to serve as Break Day Supervisor at times during the season.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike and twist on a continuous basis for up to 15-20 minutes or prolonged periods at a time.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects, such as files, file cabinets drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs. and on occasion up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform swimming rescues on swimmers in distress including approaching, breaking holds, and carrying people, which may require removal of the swimmer from the water (who may weigh from 50-300 lbs.).
• Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused or frustrated.
• May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility and grounds.
• Working in a distinctively Christian environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, odor and high noise levels

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check. They must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.