About this opportunity:

As Head Lifeguard at Camp Hoblitzelle, you’ll provide leadership and day-to-day oversight for aquatic programming while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for campers and staff. This role combines active supervision with team leadership, offering hands-on experience in responsibility, communication, and servant leadership. 

You’ll support a team of lifeguard staff, uphold safety and operation protocols, provides management of the physical operations of the waterfront and pool facilities, and assist in delivering high-quality pool and waterfront activities that prioritize camper well-being. Through positive leadership and collaboration, you’ll help create meaningful moments that contribute to a fun, safe, and well-rounded camp experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership, supervision, and positive role modeling to lifeguard staff and campers, ensuring a safe and supportive aquatic environment. 

• Plans, coordinates, and oversees daily lifeguard schedules to ensure appropriate coverage of all aquatic activities, including adherence to required break times. 

• Upholds and enforces camp rules, safety procedures, and health regulations at the pool and waterfront in accordance with certified lifeguarding standards and camp policies. 

• Maintains active surveillance and effective pool management practices; responds promptly to emergencies by administering first aid and lifesaving assistance when needed. 

• Supports the maintenance of safe and clean aquatic facilities, including routine pool care, equipment checks, and monitoring chemical balance in collaboration with camp leadership. 

• Models and reinforces appropriate camper behavior using approved communication and discipline techniques, promoting respectful participation and engagement. 

• Encourages camper involvement in aquatic activities and supports a positive, inclusive experience that enhances overall camp programming. 

• Actively participates in all-camp activities, special events, and evening programs, supporting the broader camp community as a team member. 

• Demonstrates and promotes Camp Hoblitzelle’s Christian values through daily interactions, contributing to the spiritual growth and faith-based culture of the camp. 

• Ensures the safety, accountability, and well-being of campers during all assigned activities and promptly reports incidents or concerns following camp procedures. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or GED preferred.   

• A heart for others and a mind towards Christ.   

• Should be self-motivated and teachable.   

• Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with peers, those in supervision and campers.   

• Education and Experience 

• Two years of experience in monitoring and coordinating waterfront/swimming activities preferred. OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Certifications: 

• Lifeguard training from a nationally recognized body or Swim Instructor Certification from a nationally recognized certifying body. 

• Instruction or Instructor Trainer rating from a nationally recognized boating or watercraft organization, or equivalent certification.  

• If operating a motorized watercraft, have a Valid State Driver’s License and completed a boat safety course. 

• C.P.R. and First Aid Certification. 

• A willingness to abide by The Salvation Army doctrinal statement and Camp Hoblitzelle’s policies.   

• Must be able to pass a state and federal background check.   

Additional Information:   

• Camp Leadership Staff Training will be held June 3 – June 7, 2026 with all Staff Training held June 8 – June 14, 2026, and participation is required. The 2026 summer Camp program sessions will be held June 15 - July 26, 2026. If you are unable to work the entire season, please let us know on your application.   

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