Seasonal Summer Overnight Male Counselor/Lifeguard (Summer 2026) (This position will be housed at th

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Position Title: Overnight Male Counselor/Lifeguard

Corps/Department: Salvation Army, King’s Lake Camp

Reports To: Youth Specialist

FLSA Status : Temporary, Full-time; Exempt

Dates of Employment : June 8, 2026 through July 25, 2026

Scope of Position: Provides leadership and care for a group of approximately 6-10 campers and assumes responsibility for their safety, health, and program involvement. Utilize all camp resources to guide campers through a positive camping experience in harmony with the goals and objectives of King’s Lake Camp. This position will reside at Kings Lake Camp Site throughout the season. Provide a complete waterfront program that contributes to fulfillment of the goals and objectives of King’s Lake Camp, including swimming and waterfront safety, while maintaining a safe program area.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 18 year of age.
2. Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army.
3. Prior work experience in a camp setting, preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with young people ages 7 years old and older.
5. Must perform duties efficiently and demonstrate good judgment.
6. Room and Board is provided as Camp Counselor must be able to stay at camp while camp is in session.
7. Provide proof of current Lifeguard Training Certification, including First Aid, CPR, AED and Waterfront Skills certification.
8. Prior Lifeguard experience, preferred.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide leadership and guidance to counselors.
2. Provide leadership and care for a group of approximately 6-10 campers.
3. Provide care and guidance through all program components for assigned camper groups.
4. Provide supervision for assigned groups during all meal times.
5. Provide direction and supervision for the daily clean-up of the cabin living area.
6. Conduct group devotions for camper groups every day at designated time.
7. Accompany assigned groups to all camp-related activities.
8. Complete forms related to campers, program evaluation, or health documentation.
9. Assist in all camp program activities as directed.
10. Attend and participate in camp programs.
11. Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
12. Ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
13. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
14. Responsible for organizing and monitoring all waterfront activities (waterfront is a lake and there is no pool).
15. Initiate a strict waterfront program in keeping with Red Cross and State of Alaska requirements.
16. Maintain canoes and paddleboats to ensure proper working order.
17. Provide for the constant watch and supervision of campers and staff during swim and boating periods.
18. Test and classify swimming abilities of staff and campers, or require all to wear life vests.
19. Utilize staff abilities to best advantage in carrying out the waterfront program and instruct counselors assigned to waterfront duties.
20. Enforce rules of the waterfront and camper discipline.
21. Prior to each swim session, make sure all areas including dock, boat house, and beach area are clean and in order.
22. Know emergency procedures and be prepared to execute them in an emergency.
23. Ensure campers adhere to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
24. Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
25. Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
26. Assists in clean-up of the camp at the end of sessions/summer.
27. Assists with all other duties as assigned.

Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Work Environment: Work is performed both indoors and out of doors in a variety of cool to warm weather conditions. Noise level is generally low, but punctuated with motor and equipment operating noise. May require being out in wet weather for extended periods of time. Some work may be done in the woods.

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to speak, sit, walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent basis; to grasp, reach, handle, finger, push or pull objects.
2. Ability to see and hear at normal ranges with corrective devices, if necessary.
3. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., or more with assistance.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the 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 in order 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 would result

Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

Confidentiality Statement: The employee understands that all information is to be treated as highly confidential. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers, and layoffs or termination.

Job Description Acknowledgment: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.