Description
Job Title: Lifeguard Classification: Seasonal
Reports to: Head Lifeguard OT Exempt: (Salaried)
Compensation: $85-$100/day ($510-$600/week)
Our Commitment to Equity:
Camp Fire is committed to building a diverse team and culture. We recognize that there are many aspects of one’s life experience that contribute to the growth of our organization. We encourage everyone to apply. If you believe in our values and mission and want to contribute to the work we do, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed.
If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire Columbia strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Organization Overview:
At Camp Fire Columbia, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark– a passion that inspires and drives them to set and achieve goals for their future. Founded in 1910, our comprehensive program starts with early intervention at the elementary level, bridges the learning gap for middle school, and helps students thrive and plan for bright futures during high school. During the schoolyear, Camp Fire works in partnership with dozens of schools in the Metro Area. During the summer months, we offer summer camps in the Portland metro area and at our beautiful 552-acre camp, Camp Namanu, bordered by the vibrant Sandy River and presided over by century old trees. Our programs directly serve over 4,000 kids ages 5-18 each year across a nine-county area, including programming in Clackamas, Multnomah, Yamhill and the greater Portland metro region. Camp Fire Columbia helps serve an additional 11,000 children and families annually through partnerships and special projects. For more information, please visit: http://campfirecolumbia.org/
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for developing, organizing, and delivering a waterfront program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers including swimming, duck pond boating, and creek hike programming. In addition to setting up program space, training staff on expectations while in program space, evaluating program areas and equipment for hazards and implementing safety instruction prior to use.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
2. Delivers progressive waterfront program activities that meet camp outcomes, and support the abilities of the campers. Activities include but not limited to swimming, duck pond boating, and creek hikes.
3. Assists in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment for waterfront program areas including regular safety and security checks, communication with Camp Director, and maintaining required equipment and facility records.
4. Live in assigned unit and provide additional support to unit staff and campers as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall wellbeing of campers and supports staff with direct child supervision. No staff supervision responsibilities.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Prior to June 2024, must be able to obtain current lifeguard certification, a valid Oregon Food Handler’s card, First Aid & CPR certification and completion of Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse online training. https://occd.educadium.com/
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. In the event of a water rescue, employee may be required to help transport a child or adult to safety utilizing lifeguard rescue protocols. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to traverse varied terrain over the 60 acres of main camp, be stationary for prolonged periods, gather supplies from various heights and locations and work with pool chemicals. In compliance with covid-19 protocols, employees are asked to wear a face mask when not actively consuming food/beverage.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions 95% of the time. The employee may be occasionally exposed to rocky water ways and small water-based wildlife. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional periods of excessive noise (i.e. meal times, talent show).
Housing for this position will be with campers and is rustic. Living spaces may not include full exterior walls, electricity or a private space away from campers. The bathroom may be located in a building a short distance away and will be an all-gender space. Depending on session assignments and camper numbers, staff may be required to move to different housing between sessions.
Our Commitment:
Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all people of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally-responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all youth, families, staff, and members of the greater community.
Camp Fire Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
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