Job Details
**Lifeguard - SoCal**
**Department:** Hume SoCal Program General **Location:** Green Valley Lake, CA
Since 1946, more than 1.5 million youth and adults have been exposed to the gospel of Jesus Christ at Hume Lake Christian Camps. Our camp and retreat centers are interdenominational, year-round camping ministries dedicated to the glory of God. We are committed to sharing a clear presentation of the gospel and giving guests an opportunity to respond. Our camps extend from the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts to the Sequoia National Forest, and the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California.
**JOB TITLE: LIFEGUARD**
**DEPARTMENT: SoCal - Program**
**REPORTS TO: Guest Group Supervisor**
**FLSA STATUS:** Seasonal Salary or Hourly
**BENEFITS:** Bi-weekly pay (less room and board)
**NOTES:** 10 Openings; Must be 18-years old by the start of Staff Orientation
We want our staff to enjoy camp and welcome you to participate in the activities and chapels that we offer when you are not assigned work. All staff work a 5 or 6-day week with 1 or 2 days off per week.
**Job Summary:**
To promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ through maintaining a safe environment for campers and guests while they use the pools. Lifeguards are responsible for guarding pools, administer swim tests, and assist with recreation games. Responsible for recreation setup, field or equipment preparation, assist with recreation games, and area clean up.
**Duties & Responsibilities**
General:
* Show respect to campers, guests, peers, staff, and self
* Serve as a positive role model, show enthusiasm and display a positive attitude
* Be a witness for Jesus Christ in all words and actions, sharing Christs love with the public, campers, and staff.
Specific:
* Daily prepare pools and recreation areas, etc.
* Lifeguarding pools throughout the day including some night swims
**Qualifications & Requirements:**
General:
* Participate in staff training which will be anywhere from 6-12 days in length
* Ability to be on-site while camp programs are in session
* Has a sincere love for the Lord and a desire to see campers come to know and grow in Him
* Agreement with the theological positions, philosophy, and policies of HLCC
* Able to fulfill Hume Lake Christian Camps purpose and core values
* Positive formal and informal performance reviews
Specific:
* Must be current with or able to earn a nationally recognized Lifeguard /First Aid /CPR certification
* Adequately perform lifeguard and swimming skills as per HLCC standards
* Demonstrates the ability to patiently work with all ages and peoples
**Work Environment & Physical Demands:**
* You will be required to live on-site during the camp session. Experience working with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds, working as a team as well as independently.
* Physical requirements include bending, lifting, sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, running, and possibly swimming. Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and normal range of eyesight and hearing required to communicate with staff and manipulate camp equipment. Must operate with daily exposure to the cold, heat, rain, sun, and varying other weather conditions, as well as under irregular working hours in a camp environment. Able to lift 25-50 pounds.
**Legal Information:**
* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required by the individual holding this position. From time to time, as needed, all staff may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.
* Position descriptions are not intended as an do not create employment contacts. This position is at-will employment, meaning that either the employee or Hume Lake Christian Camps, Inc. can discontinue employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.
* Hume Lake Christian Camps is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard of race, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, or veteran status.
* In accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) Hume Lake Christian Camps, Inc. has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with Hume Lake Christian Camps Statement of Belief. (For more information visit )