Lifeguard

Position Title: Lifeguard

Operating Unit: Resident Camp, Camp Alice Chester

Location: East Troy, WI

Report To: Waterfront Specialist, Camp Director

FSLA: Salaried

FTE: Seasonal full-time; June-August

Hiring Salary: $375 per week + room and board

 

Position Summary: Maintain and enforce safe waterfront practices while implementing waterfront activities. Assist in the 24-hour supervision of 5-24 girls in grades 2-12. Uphold all camp policies, procedures, and safety standards for the wellbeing of staff and campers. Exhibit exemplary role model behavior with campers and other staff.

Major Accountabilities:       

·        Maintain constant surveillance of campers and other waterfront goers in structured and unstructured waterfront activities.

·        Be responsible for maintaining the health and safety of all campers.

·        Lead, supervise, or teach waterfront activities including and limited to paddle boarding, canoeing, swimming, fishing, etc.

·        Maintain an organized and clean facility, equipment, and supplies; report needed repairs.

·        Assist in the opening, closing, and daily cleaning of the waterfront.

·        Create a positive rapport with all campers, and their parents, in group, helping her to learn to respect and understand herself and others.

·        Help campers follow directions and rules.

·        Maintain a safe work environment and promote a sense of responsibility toward preservation of natural resources at the waterfronts.

·        Implement emergency procedures, through regular practice of drills and in-service training.

·        Maintain and assure appropriate adult to girl ratios with groups.

·        Lead or assist with program activities by creating and/or following lesson plans each week that reflect the week’s theme.

·        Effectively and respectively communicate instructions, issues, and needs with campers, staff, and supervisors.

·        Cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring proper use of camp facilities and equipment.

·        Ensure implementation of Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the Girl Scout Law.

·        Keep records of incidents, logbooks, and attendance and return completed any required paperwork on time.

·        Uphold and respect camp and Girl Scout traditions both daily and weekly including nightly debriefs with campers, Girl Scout Ceremonies, meal times, etc.

·        Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and creative to situations.

·        Assist with opening and closing of Camp for the season.    

·        Potentially accompanying girls on adventure trips.

·        Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Camp Director.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Position Requirements:

·        At least 16 years of age.

·        Ability to lift 50 lbs, swim 600 consecutive yards, and regularly walk, hike, and work outdoors in wooded areas and on uneven natural paths.

·        Experience and desire in teaching, guiding, and working with children and want to have a positive impact on campers’ lives.

·        Comfort and ability to live, sleep, and work in a rustic outdoor environment with irregular hours.

·        Leadership, teamwork, and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision

·        Current certification American Red Cross Lifeguard or certification from another organization having equal standards. 

·        Current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid. 

·        Experience in an aquatic facility; lake setting experience or certification is preferred. 

·        Certification or noted experience with small watercraft. 

·        Commitment to creating and maintain a positive, fun, and professional environment.

·        Willingness to subscribe to the philosophy of the Girl Scout program and enroll as a Girl Scout member.