Role Description

Do you want to be a part of a fun camp environment this summer? Join our team at Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska. We are hiring lifeguards for our camps in Papillion and Nebraska City. Our lifeguard team provides supervision for day campers, resident campers, troops, and renters. We ensure a safe environment in keeping with the American Camp Association standards, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints and Red Cross requirements.

Key Accountabilities

· Supervise and guard all pool activities, enforce pool rules, respond appropriately to weather/water conditions, and provide rescues as needed.

· Perform swim tests and clarify swimming abilities of campers.

· Help care for the use of all equipment, complete pool chores, and report needed repairs to the lifeguard manager.

· Assist with the opening and closing of the pool daily.

· Carry out pool duties as assigned by the lifeguard manager including cleaning and vacuuming.

· Maintain clear and positive communication with all pool users.

· Adhere to all council policies and procedures.

· Observe all safety precautions and comply with all council health and safety rules and procedures.

· Attend required meetings, in-services, and trainings.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

· Must be willing and able to work in an outdoor setting

· Current Lifeguard certificate from the American Red Cross or ability to obtain.

· Good judge in anticipating and preventing accidents, quickness in emergencies, flexibility, recognize limitations and problem-solving capabilities.

· Ability to monitor quality of a swimming pool.

· Ability to handle near-drowning, hypothermia and basic first aid.

· Must be able to obtain current First Aid/CPR certification.

· Ability to interact with all age levels.

· Good physical health, have abundant energy, a positive attitude and good character.

· Must pass a criminal background check

· Must have transportation to and from camp location

Benefits

· Seasonal position that works well with school schedule

· Flexible scheduling

· Opportunities to become challenge course or archery trained

· Dynamic work environment

Physical Requirements

· Sitting: 33% - 66%

· Standing: 33% - 66%

· Bending: 33% - 66%

· Lifting: <33%

· Perform repetitive motions: 33% - 66%

· Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person