Position: Onsite Temporary Camp Staff
Location: Carnation, WA
Duration: June 19, 2025, to August 15, 2025
General Introduction
Each position employed with Camping and Guest Services helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description.
General Summary Of Essential Purpose
To lead and supervise activities at the pool.
Essential Position Duties All Specialists
- Provide quality programming at the program area that reinforces the mission of CYO.
- Maintain cleanliness at program area including equipment maintenance
- Enforce camp rules and emergency procedures as needed
- Prevent injuries and accidents by monitoring staff and camper behavior at your program area
- Report unusual camper behavior including homesickness, injuries/illness, inappropriate conversations and behavior issues to your director.
- Sleep in the cabin with campers and cover for evenings off at least one or more nights a week.
- Maintains first aid kit at program area and uses it as needed.
- When not directly responsible for programming at their assigned program area helps out with lodge duties as assigned.
- Receives on the job training and orientation in program area. Orients general camp staff during training to program area expectations.
- Maintain accurate program records. Complete and submit incident reports and other records as required to track camper progress and ensure safety.
- Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program, including but not limited to evacuation routes, severe weather protocols, and first aid response.
- Follow and enforce all camp safety guidelines at all times. Ensure that campers are aware of and adhere to safety protocols and that their whereabouts are known throughout each session.
- Collaborate with camp staff in other areas as needed. Assist with camp-wide events, activities, and supervision to contribute to a positive and safe camp environment.
- Support camper development and goal achievement. Foster an environment that helps campers reach the developmental goals set by camp leadership, encouraging skill-building, teamwork, and self-expression.
Essential Position Duties Lifeguard
- Assesses campers at the beginning of the session and assigns swim level based on CYO criteria
- Bosco: Checks pool daily for chemical levels and hazards.
- Is attentive to swimmers or boaters while they are in the water and near the water to ensure safety.
- Makes sure all safety gear is within easy access of the water and is maintained.
- Does regular rescue drills to ensure that skills are kept up to date.
- Constantly monitors camper interactions and enforces safety rules
- Maintains the cleanliness of the pool, pool house, or beach.
Essential Qualifications
- Primary:
- Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
- Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church.
- A good example for youth in appearance, attitudes, as well as in moral, ethical and spiritual behavior.
- Education:
- HS Diploma or significant qualifying experience preferred.
- Experience:
- Previous experience working with children.
- Experience as a strong swimmer
- Other Elements:
- Commitment to the mission and values of CYO.
- Strong communication skills, verbal.
- Ability to pass provided CPR/First Aid Lifeguard training course.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and live on site in rustic facilities while programs are in session.
- 16 years of age preferred.
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
