Job detail
Seasonal Summer Overnight Male Counselor/Lifeguard (Summer 2026) (This position will be housed at the Camp Site)
The Salvation Army Southern California
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/7/2026
Location
Wasilla, Alaska
Core responsibilities
The counselor provides leadership and care for a group of campers while ensuring their physical and emotional safety throughout all camp activities. Additionally, they are responsible for managing the waterfront program, including supervising swimming and boating activities and maintaining safety equipment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess current lifeguard training, first aid, cpr, aed, and waterfront skills certifications. Prior experience in a camp setting and working with children is preferred, along with the ability to pass required background checks.
professional certificateLeadershipCPRFirst AidLifeguardingAEDEmergency responseChild supervisionGroup facilitationSpiritual guidanceWaterfront safetyCanoe maintenancePaddleboat maintenance
Benefits
- Room and board provided