Assistant Head Lifeguard

THE SALVATION ARMY

North and Central Illinois Division

Wonderland Camp and

Conference Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : Assistant 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 24, 2026 - July 16, 2026 (opportunity for extended employment through August 17th)

OUTCOMES

The Assistant 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

• Assist in conducting aquatics orientation during general staff training. Work with Head Lifeguard in planning this orientation.
• Assist in supervising all aquatic activities and set example as senior lifeguard.
• Provide instruction in swimming, diving, boating and water safety.
• Assist in planning water carnivals and inclement weather classes.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of evening programs.
• Participate in total camp program. Encourage aquatic staff involvement with assigned units.
• Assume other duties as requested by Head Lifeguard if weather circumstances prevent ongoing aquatic activities.
• Assist Head Lifeguard in testing pool daily and monitor both physical and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain daily general cleanliness / repair of boathouse, boat room, docks, beach, pontoon boats, canoes, rowboats, speed boats, fun bugs funyacks, oars, paddles and related lakefront equipment / area,
• Assist in implementation of work schedules for all Aquatic personnel.
• Assist in implementing 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.
• Work cooperatively with Head Lifeguard to facilitate programming requirements / requests for all groups. This includes swimming lessons, carnivals, basic water safety for staff / campers, pontoon rides etc.

Other Duties

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Activities Director.

In contacts related to this position's duties this individual act as a representative of the Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

COMPENTENCIES

POSITION LIMITATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

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