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JOB REQUIREMENTS: THE SALVATION ARMY North and Central Illinois Division Wonderland Camp and Conference Center POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Head Lifeguard/Senior Counselor LOCATION/DEPT: Wonderland Camp and Conference Center REPORTS TO: Assistant Director - Programs FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt STATUS TYPE: TFT Seasonal Position: May 19, 2025 - July 18, 2025 (opportunity for extended employment through August 17th) OUTCOMES The Head Lifeguard is to provide leadership and professional knowledge in the waterfront department at Camp. The position is responsible for scheduling and managing the waterfront employees, as well as supervising the safety of all waterfront users. Will provide an aquatic experience for the campers with a Christian message. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Administration Conduct aquatics orientation during general staff training. Work with Camp Leadership in planning this orientation. Supervise all aquatic activities and set example as head lifeguard. Provide instruction in swimming, diving, boating and water safety. Plan water carnivals and inclement weather classes (work with Assistant Director-Programs). Participate in total camp program. Encourage aquatic staff involvement with assigned units. Assume other duties as requested by Assistant Director-Programs if weather circumstances prevent ongoing aquatic activities. Test pool daily and monitor both physical and mechanical equipment. Maintain daily general cleanliness/repair of pool, pool building and equipment. Contact Maintenance Department for mechanical problems. Maintain daily general cleanliness/repair of boathouse, boat room, docks, beach, pontoon boats, canoes, rowboats, speed boats, fun bugs funyaks, oars, paddles, and related lakefront equipment/area. Implement work schedules for all Aquatic personnel. Implement daily/weekly exercise and in-service training for lifeguards. Assist with maintaining assigned lodging (lights out, doors locked, curfew compliance, cleaning schedule, camp guidelines and prayer time. Submit evaluation assessments for aquatic staff (mid and end of summer). Other Duties Participate in leadership training week. Guide aquatic staff in daily devotions. Assist with transportation of campers and staff. Maintain a sense of professionalism in Aquatic areas: self control, service positive attitude, work... For full info follow application link. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/4586ACD6055A414F