Overview
Camp Lifeguard/Seasonal Jobs in Burkesville, Kentucky, USA at The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory
Position: Â Camp Lifeguard (Seasonal)
Location: Burkesville
1881 Salvation Army Camp Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717, USA Req #34032
Monday, January 6, 2025
Location:
Burkesville, KY
About this opportunity: (Seasonal)
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 in an accurate and complete manner; plans swimming activities at camps 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 victim.
Performs all duties in accordance with prescribedregulatory complianceguidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
Assist in maintaining swimming pool and lakefront programs.
Ensures the camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures in boating by assisting in the implementations ofstaff trainingfor boating, train other staff in their boating responsibilities and ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures for boating.
Provides constant surveillance of pool and waterfront activities to help prevent and manage injuries. Directs and supervises the behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with pool safety rules.
Evaluate aquatics abilities of campers and staff. Teaches swim classes as assigned.
Monitors opening day swim try-outs, free swim, water carnivals, and night swims.
Maintains changes in weather and responds appropriately and in cooperation with established camp guidelines for waterfront evacuation; guides campers in a calm and orderly manner.
Assists with movement of swimmers and conduct rainy day activities with campers. No personal swimming when campers swim period is in session.
Maintains the cleanliness of the pool water; vacuums bottom of pool surface; scrubs side walls; back washes filter system; checks filter gauges and regulates water level and temperature of pool.
Cleans rest rooms, deck, baby pool and grounds.
Monitors and controls the chemical levels of pool water ensuring proper levels are maintained at all times. Provides pool records in an accurate and complete manner.
Maintains neatness and cleanliness of waterfront area; collects and disposes of trash. Daily inspection and cleaning of paddle boats, pontoon boat, dock areas and life jackets.
Makes sure that all boating equipment is secured and locked before personnel leave the lake area. Monitors waterfront activities to include swimming, boating, canoeing, etc.
Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed. Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for in you:
One year experience working as a lifeguard preferred, or any equivalent combinatio…
Title: Camp Lifeguard/Seasonal
Company: The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory
Location: Burkesville, Kentucky, USA
Category: Sports/Fitness/Wellness, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
