Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Hold Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, and current CPR and First Aid certification
3. Must be a member of a Christian church and willing to share faith with others.
4. Should have an interest in nature studies and a desire to teach.

Responsible To:

The Camp Director, Assistant Director, Program Director; the pool manager and the waterfront director

Preparation (before coming to staff training):

1) Prepare for this assignment first of all with prayer. The position is one of Christian leadership, through group leadership.
2) Master the camp manual of operations, including knowledge of all policies and procedures.
3) Read counselor training book provided.

Christian Responsibilities:

1) Strive to make every aspect of camp life a Christian growth activity.
2) Assist in leading worship when requested.
3) Make prayer and personal growth a part of daily activities.
4) Maintain an attitude of committed maturity and strive to be positive Christian example to campers and staff.
5) Strive to be sensitive to the particular needs of campers and staff, being constructive in discipline, helpful in critique, and enthusiatic in compliments.

General Responsibilities:

Assists with aquatics program at the pool, and for the canoe program in the absence of the waterfront director, in cooperation with the pool manager as indicated by the Director.

Specific Responsibilities:

Assists Pool Manager in:
1. Daily maintenance of pool, backwash, deck, sweep, vacuum, balance, etc., and keep daily records of chemical tests.
2. Security of pool (and canoes, when appropriate).
3. Training volunteer and resident counselors in the area of aquatics.
4. Teaching water safety around the canoes and with instruction in the pool.
5. Administering swim tests to all campers during their first pool session, and keep appropriate records.
6. Performing groundskeeping tasks around the pool area.
7. Reporting special needs to Director and Maintenance Persons.
8. Perform other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Director or Asst. Director.

Responsibilities to Waterfront and Counselors:

1. When the waterfront director is not available, and the pool is staffed with sufficient personnel, be available to take campers canoeing or rowboating.
2. When scheduling permits, lead campers in nature or other activities during the day. This can include hikes, nature identification games, and other learning activities.