Camp Aquatics/Lakefront Specialist (3349) at The Salvation Army

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lifeguard, C.P.R., First Aid, Swimming, Boating Safety, Emergency Response, Surveillance, Teaching, Record Keeping, Chemical Monitoring, Camp Operations, Safety Procedures, Physical Endurance, Communication, Teamwork, Manual Dexterity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: PMC-Camp Rappahannock, Virginia - Richardsville, VA 22736 Job Category: Camp This position is responsible for: 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 accurately and completely; plans swimming activities at camp's 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 the victim. Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards. Ensures the camp staff and campers are aware of and adhere to safety and educational procedures in boating by assisting in the implementation of staff training for boating, training other staff on their boating responsibilities, and ensuring that 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 the aquatic abilities of campers and staff. Teaches swim classes as assigned. Monitors opening day swim tryouts, free swim, water carnivals, and night swims. Maintains awareness of weather changes and responds appropriately, in cooperation with established camp guidelines for waterfront evacuation, and guides campers in a calm and orderly manner. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to swim and perform lifesaving activities. Some physical requirements of the Camp Lifeguard – Aquatics/Lakefront position include endurance, which involves climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate lifeguard equipment and perform various activities. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program at the available facility. Operate in daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions Additional Information: Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/15/2026 – 06/21/2026 and participation is required. The 2026 summer Camp program session will be held 06/22/2026 – 07/27/2026. If you are unable to work the entire season, please let us know on your application. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU One year of experience working as a lifeguard is preferred, OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications: Certification as a Lifeguard by a nationally recognized certifying body, Life Saving Certification. C.P.R. and First Aid Certification. If operating a motorized watercraft, have a Valid State Driver’s License and have completed a boat safety course. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Responsibilities

The Camp Aquatics/Lakefront Specialist is responsible for lifeguarding all camp waterfront operations, ensuring safety, and maintaining cleanliness. They also plan swimming activities and provide emergency lifesaving assistance when necessary.