Head Lifeguard

Position Summary

The Salvation Army Northwoods Camp in Finlayson, MN, provides summer camp opportunities to hundreds of youth from Salvation Army programs across Minnesota and North Dakota. The camp offers a safe, fun environment for youth to develop physically, socially, and spiritually through various activities.

Aquatic Supervision

• Oversee the pool and waterfront areas during all activities, ensuring proper lifeguard coverage and a safe environment.
• Monitor campers and program areas to ensure the health and safety of all.

Lifeguard Support

• Guide and support other lifeguards, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with camp leadership to plan and implement engaging pool and waterfront activities.

Aquatic Program Planning

• Work with camp leadership to plan and implement engaging pool and waterfront activities.

Safety and Monitoring

• Maintain awareness of campers and program areas to ensure their health and safety.

Camper Guidance

• Provide guidance and positive reinforcement to campers.
• Assist camp leadership in holding campers accountable to follow rules and meet expectations.

Program Participation

• Participate in all assigned camp programs and activities, providing support as needed.

Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain positive rapport with campers and colleagues.
• Teach and model positive relational skills to campers.

Spiritual Guidance

• Attend spiritual activities and facilitate nightly devotions and prayers with assigned campers.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Waterfront Lifeguard certification required.
• A High School diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Previous experience with various waterfront activities preferred.
• Lifeguard instructor certification preferred.
• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be willing to participate in religious activities.

Background Checks

• Must pass background checks.

Competencies

• Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with good attention to detail and initiative.
• Works with integrity, valuing honesty and diligence.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to attend staff orientation week.
• Room and Board provided in addition to a biweekly stipend.
• Required to live on-site at Northwoods camp during the summer.
• Position is seasonal, approximately mid-June through July, including nights and weekends.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to fully participate in activities and events (outdoors and indoors).
• Camp environment; not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with campers and colleagues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Duties

• Recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to support its religious mission as employees.

Travel Requirements

• None.

Other Duties

• Employees are responsible for recognizing that The Salvation Army is a church and agreeing to support its religious mission as employees.