The Lifeguard & Junior Lifeguard are to carry out aquatic programs such as swimming and boating activities at camp pools and lakes; and to provide a safe, fun, high quality Girl Scout camp experience for campers.

Resident Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment approximately May-August.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists with plans and preparations of lake and pool activities that ensure fun, safe, age appropriate, challenging and creative programming for campers, using age and ability-appropriate methods, patience, humor and enthusiasm to encourage campers enjoyment of all aspects of camp program
• Implements established procedures to ensure lake and pool facility compliance with all applicable policies, standards, criteria, guidelines and procedures. Assists in monitoring aquatic operations to ensure all established health and safety standards are in place and followed by campers and staff
• Maintains compliance with Red Cross, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), American Camp Association (ACA) and Council health and safety standards and procedures. Supports and positively interprets camp rules to campers and staff
• Carries out lifeguarding and small craft instruction duties as scheduled. Ensures lifeguard and watcher ratios are in place during all aquatic activities. Establishes rapport with campers, teaches safety procedures in fun and creative ways, using tact and patience while ensuring campers and staff follow all waterfront rules
• Assists with maintenance and cleaning of pool, shower house, lakefront facilities, equipment and supplies
• Plans and prepares for creative and fun inclement weather alternatives for swimming and boating. Implements quality alternative programming for cancelled waterfront activities
• Lives in camper unit as assigned. Assists with camper supervision and unit activities. Actively assists campers in getting acquainted, making friends, understanding one another, developing a group identity, and problem solving
• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers
• Assists in implementing closing camp operations. Assumes responsibility for cleaning, inventory, and storage of pool and lake supplies, equipment and facilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 17 for Junior Lifeguard and a minimum age of 18 for Lifeguard
• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association (ACA) standards and procedures
• Holds current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Holds or is willing to obtain current Red Cross Small Craft Canoeing certification
• Has experience teaching planned watercraft activities; successful experience working with groups of children
• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude
• Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING:

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.