Description

Lifeguard for Camp Ledgewood

Compensation: $475 per week

Dates: June 9 to August 6, 2024

The Lifeguard will act as Lifeguard at both pool and lakefront. They will teach swimming & small craft skills, maintain pool, shower house and lake front. Current lifeguard certification and CPR-PR is required. A certification class will be offered at no charge for our new Lifeguards.

Major Accountabilities

• Serves as lifeguard during free swims
• Serves as Unit Counselor when not needed at waterfront
• Teaches water safety
• Participates in the general camp programs
• Shares responsibility for night duty in the units as needed
• Works in unit and camp programs when not on duty on the waterfront or taking allowed free time
• Shares responsibility for pool and equipment maintenance
• Reports all incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately
• Responsible for completing and returning all records to the supervisor
• Assist Camp Director in evaluating the current season staff and help make recommendations for next season
• Maintains Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, and the American Camp Association standards at all times
• As a member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, ensure that diversity and pluralism is embraced and incorporated into the work
• Performs other duties as assigned to promote the successful implementation of Girl Scouts of North East Ohio’s goals/objectives
• Responsible for the welfare, safety, and cleanliness of each individual and camper in unit. Follows and enforces all recommended health guidelines, including handwashing and cleaning/sanitizing as needed.

Requirements

-Minimum age 16

-Hold current certifications in CPR and first aid for lifeguards (certification class will be offered at no charge)

-Current lifeguard or swim instructor certification as well as current CPR and first aid for lifeguards from a nationally recognized body

-Demonstrated ability to successfully handle conflict resolution at all levels with a variety of people, including external customers

-Ability to pay close attention to detail and maintain confidentiality

-Ability to communicate the written and spoken word with tact, diplomacy, and/or authority when necessary

-Well disciplined, able to meet deadlines

-Self-starter

-Able to work under pressure of many priorities and deadlines

-Ability to work well as a part of a team

-Knowledge of the Girl Scout program preferred

-Ability to meet schedule requirements, including flexible work week, early hours, nights, and weekends

-Acts with enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, flexibility and self-control