Head Lifeguard

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 02.18.2025

Hourly Wage: $500 Weekly

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Exempt / Full Time – Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 – AUGUST 15, 2025)

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position: Head Lifeguard

Supervisor: Camp Director / DYCS

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.

Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen will be a Christian sanctuary of rest, discovery, and growth for the neediest children in Oregon and Southern Idaho.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: Head Lifeguard

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

Questions, contact Capt. Edgar Azueta at edgar.azueta @usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3256. Capt. Azueta 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:

Coordinate a safe and fun swimming pool experience while preserving camp adherence to state and local operating procedures and oversee assistant lifeguards and/or other lifeguards.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

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

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.
• Possess leadership skills with the ability to plan, originate, organize, and execute special programs.
• Ability to teach and lead several 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:

• Supervise and lead all swim sessions to ensure adherence to state and local operating procedures.
• Plan, implement, and communicate with lifeguards and watchers of pool schedule and program details.
• Conduct weekly swim tests for campers on the first day of camp.
• Plan and coordinate a swimming elective to teach campers to swim.
• Lead pool games for cabin activities and other scheduled swimming events.
• Coordinate vacuuming at minimum, one pool each day on an alternating basis, in collaboration with Service Crew.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool house, pool deck, and surrounding areas.
• Assist the Creative team with organized activities.
• Organize and complete 3 water chemical tests for each pool daily, in collaboration with Service Crew.
• Assist in the set-up and teardown of various areas around camp as the program dictates.
• Help unload, move, and store supplies.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, orientation, and other staff events.

General Duties:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with 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.
• 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 continuously for up to 15-20 minutes or prolonged periods at a time.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs. 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 driver’s 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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship will result.

The position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.

Education

• High School or Equivalent or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Skills

• Lifeguarding/First Aid

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)