Head Lifeguard

Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  05.01.2026

Hourly Wage:  $500.00/Week

Hours Per Week:  40

Status:  Exempt / Full Time – Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 – AUGUST 15, 2025)

Number of Positions:  1

Department:  Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen   

Position:  Head Lifeguard

Supervisor:  Camp Director / DYCS

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen will be a Christian sanctuary of rest, discovery, and growth for the neediest children in Oregon and Southern Idaho.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to:  Head Lifeguard , or https://tinyurl.com/mud9kv8f

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086.  Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Annalisa Green at annalisa.green@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 754-9246.  Ms. Green is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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SCOPE OF POSITION:     Coordinate a safe and fun swimming pool experience while preserving camp adherence to state and local operating procedures and oversee assistant lifeguards and/or other lifeguards.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Preferred valid Driver’s License.
• 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Capable of obtaining Oregon Food Handlers card.
• Must have current standard Red Cross or equitant lifeguard certification.
• Must have current AED, CPR, and first aid certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in spiritual leadership.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Detail-oriented, Self-starter, Team Player.
• Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to supervise, care for, and provide necessary guidance for staff and campers 24 hours a day.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with staff and campers.
• Provide supervision, support, and motivation to all staff.
• May be required to lead a weekly devotion with staff assigned to your care.
• Coordinate with the Nurse and leadership team for possible medical transportation as needed. May be asked to drive or accompany hospital transport of campers or staff.
• Turn in all camper-related forms promptly, such as, but not limited to, seeker forms, incident forms, safety reports, Notice of Concerns, and Observation Logs.
• Provide a written weekly evaluation of staff under your care, outlining their strengths and struggles, to the Program Director.
• Set a good example for campers and others including language, cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Responsible for routine daily cleanliness of public and personal spaces.
• Lead and/or assist in Staff Snack Evening, including but not limited to, food preparation, distribution and clean-up.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as requested e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp-wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
• May be required to serve as Break Day Supervisor for staff.
• Last-day clean-up you will be responsible for the cleanliness of all living spaces and program areas under your assigned care.
• Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Enforce adherence to Camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Leadership.

General Duties:

• Supervise and lead all swim sessions to ensure adherence to state and local operating procedures.
• Plan, implement, and communicate with lifeguards and watchers of pool schedule and program details.
• Conduct weekly swim tests for campers on the first day of camp.
• Coordinate and supervise pool games for cabin activities and other scheduled swimming events.
• Coordinate vacuuming at minimum, one pool each day on an alternating basis, in collaboration with Service Crew.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool house, pool deck, and surrounding areas.
• Organize and complete 3 water chemical tests for each pool daily, in collaboration with Service Crew.
• Assist in the set-up and teardown of various areas around camp as the program dictates.
• Help unload, move, and store supplies.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, orientation, and other staff events.
• Assist the Creative team with organized activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike, and twist continuously for a long period.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
• Working in a distinctively Christian environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, odor, high noise levels, and bodily fluids.

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position must have a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record.  The candidate will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check and the TSA Motor Vehicle training.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug-free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship will result.

The position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.

Salary : $500