🛟 Summer Camp Lifeguard

Ponderosa Bible Camp | Mentone, AL
Be the difference between danger and safety—and make summer unforgettable!

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📌 Position Overview:

Ponderosa Bible Camp is seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and safety-minded lifeguards to join our summer staff team! As a lifeguard, you’ll play a vital role in protecting campers and staff during swimming pool and riverfront activities.

This is a paid summer position, beginning with Staff Training Week (which includes Lifeguard Certification) and running through mid-July. Optional paid extension available through the end of July to serve private rental groups.

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🧪 Certification & Training:

To serve as a certified lifeguard, you must:

• Successfully complete an official Lifeguard Certification Course during Staff Training Week.

• Pass all required written tests and physical swim & rescue evaluations, including:

  • 🏊‍♂️ Endurance swimming

  • 🕒 Timed rescues

  • 💧 Deep-water retrievals

  • 🆘 Other physically demanding water safety skills

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💡 We strongly recommend reviewing national lifeguard requirements in advance to ensure you're physically prepared.

Ponderosa provides certification and training during Staff Training Week. Full participation is required for all lifeguards.

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💼 Lifeguard Responsibilities:

• 👀 Supervise all swimming and waterfront activities to ensure camper safety

• 🚨 Enforce water safety rules and respond to emergencies swiftly and calmly

• 🩹 Administer basic first aid, CPR, and rescue techniques as needed

• 🔍 Conduct routine safety inspections of water areas and equipment

• 📣 Communicate water safety procedures to campers and staff

• 🧼 Keep lifeguard stations clean and organized

• 🌟 Act as a positive role model—promoting safety, teamwork, and fun

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🎯 Preferred Qualifications:

• ✅ Age 18+ preferred (Applicants 16–17 may apply but must return home on weekends)

• 🩱 Prior lifeguard experience preferred but not required

• 📃 Current lifeguard certification is a plus (but not mandatory)

• 💬 Strong communication skills and a calm, focused attitude

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💲 Compensation & Details:

• 💵 This is a paid staff position

• Compensation will be discussed with Jon David Nelson, Program Director

• Lifeguards receive certification at no cost if not already certified

• Applicants under 18 must return home on weekends due to supervision limitations

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🏕️ Why Serve at Ponderosa?

You’ll gain:

• A meaningful ministry opportunity

• Lifelong friendships

• Leadership experience

• And the chance to make an eternal difference—while enjoying the great outdoors!

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✅ Apply Today!

Become part of our committed team and help us create a safe and unforgettable summer for every camper.

📞 Questions? Contact Jon David Nelson at: 256-254-8728
📄 Ready to apply? 

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