Rec Staff - Lifeguard (Summer)

As a summer camp lifeguard, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of campers during aquatic activities. Your primary duties will include monitoring beach areas, enforcing safety rules, and providing assistance in case of emergencies. Strong communication skills and a passion for working with children are essential for this role. 

• Assist in maintaining a safe, well-cared for waterfront area.
• Participate in scheduled training and practice of lifeguarding skills.
• Attend all meetings, both departmental and camp-wide.
• Be involved in other camp activities as planned by the Recreation and Ministry Departments, as the schedule allows, mainly after dinner hours.
• Assist in various responsibilities in order to facilitate Sunday camper drop- off and Saturday camper pick-up.
• Fulfill temporary assignments to other duties, including Cabin Leader, as needed.

All job applications must be submitted HERE

Spiritual

• Is a professing Christian and is supportive of Timber-lee’s mission and core values as well as committed to the truths found in our Statement of Faith.
• Commitment to a Christian lifestyle and demonstration of character in keeping with the biblical model.
• Strives to demonstrate the Christian Lifestyle through thought, attitude, actions, and behavior; strives to model a personal faith in Jesus Christ by exhibiting the Fruit of the Spirit.
• Exhibits a sincere love for the Lord and desires to see people come to know Him personally and grow in their faith.

Organizational

• Agrees with, and supports, Timber-lee Ministries’ philosophy and policies.
• Demonstrates excellent work ethic and excels at providing quality guest experiences.
• Understands and exhibits behaviors and skills needed to function in, and be accountable in, a team environment.
• Shows a positive and cooperative attitude of ministry to the position, guests, and fellow employees.

Positional

• Has, or is able to obtain or participate in Timber-lee training to obtain, current Red Cross lifeguard certificate.
• Must be able to handle working in hot, humid conditions.
• Is able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Performs assigned tasks in a timely and effective way.
• Is able to physically traverse the multi-terrain campground in all seasons of the year; able to be on one’s feet for long periods of time.

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire to be considered for this position.