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Form of workPosition Summary/Objective
To further the mission of the camp through the planning and delivery of activities at the camp’s waterfront and pool that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the camper’s age and abilities. Responsible for the management, care, physical operation, and scheduling of the waterfront and pool’s facilities and equipment.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude, behavior, and following of camp
- procedures.
- Plan, direct, and supervise a safe, fun, and educational aquatics program.
- Write and implement activity lesson plans that meet and support camp and camper goals.
- Deliver creative and adaptive swim and watercraft programs. Adapt activities as necessary to create a progression based on the needs and experience of the participants.
- Apply basic youth development principles to empower campers, embrace diversity, aid in competency development, and build connections.
- Train, supervise, and provide evaluations for lifeguards.
- Train non-lifeguarding staff in their responsibilities at aquatics areas.
- Evaluate aquatics abilities of campers and staff.
- Ensure that campers and staff know and follow safety and educational procedures in aquatics areas.
- Ensure safety of all participants at waterfront and pool activities. Maintain high standards of health and safety for campers at all times.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of staff training.
- Participate as a member of the camp leadership team to plan, direct, and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned.
- Set daily and session schedules for campers and staff at aquatics areas.
- Set-up and manage aquatic area facilities and equipment.
- Conduct initial and end-of-season inventory, and store equipment safely.
- Teach and monitor proper use of equipment.
- Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair. Provide or file for any needed maintenance.
- Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials.
- Do what needs to be done so that every camper has a great summer at camp.
Competencies
- Risk management
- Behavior management
- Conflict management
- Teamwork orientation
- Youth development
- Activity instruction and facilitation
- Adaptivity
Education and Experience
- Age 21 or older preferred.
- Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
- Previous experience working in an overnight camp setting.
- Current lifeguard certification.
- Training and experience in waterfront activities that are offered at camp including swimming and small craft boating.
- Previous lifeguarding experience.
- Previous experience supervising lifeguards preferred.
- Ability to schedule and supervise staff.
- Current CPR/first aid certification.
- Must be willing to become a member of Girl Scouts.
- Knowledge of the Girl Scout program preferred.
- Must be able to pass State and National background check.
Work Environment
Operates in a professional camp environment and will live on site. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Requires ability and willingness to work in various activity areas at camp in all types of weather including rain, extreme heat, and cold. Must be able to move around the camp property to assist campers in their activities and spend a majority of hours each day standing and interacting with children.
Work Schedule
- Position requires flexibility with schedule, typical schedule is Sunday through Friday, though some Saturdays may be required.
- Position requires living on site and working evenings.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position oversees lifeguards.
Compensation
- Room and board
- $75 per day (position requires a 6-day workweek)
Location employment Dates
Camp Linden: June 7th through August 9th or 22nd, 2024
Equal Employment Opportunities Statement
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
