POSITION SUMMARY:
To organize and supervise camp aquatic activities in a manner consistent with State of Michigan Licensing Rules, GSUSA Guidelines, and GSSEM Safety Activity Checkpoints.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To incorporate opportunities for teaching courage, confidence, and character during daily interaction with campers and staff.
- To become familiar with age groups served and to organize and administer activities at the pool for each age level.
- To establish and enforce pool procedures in accordance with all applicable guidelines.
- To tie in the curriculum of activities to enable participants to earn age appropriate levels of Girl Scout recognitions, when applicable.
- To integrate aquatic activities or programs for special morning and evening events.
- To take responsibility for all aquatic equipment by the proper use, cleanliness, and storage.
- To maintain a clean and healthy pool environment by ensuring that environments where campers participate in aquatics are clean, free of hazards, and bathrooms are sanitized daily.
- To take responsibility for accurate record keeping as required by the American Red Cross and State of Michigan records as related to training staff and teaching campers.
- To ensure that all equipment is inspected for safety on a daily basis and requests for repair or replacement are directed to the Assistant Camp Director
- To maintain a properly equipped first aid kit at all times.
- Lead or assist with other programming as needed.
- To reside in a lodge and provide support for cabin groups as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 16 years of age and have successfully completed and hold current certification as a Lifeguard from a nationally recognized organization and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent or willing to obtain certification during training.
- Must be able to take immediate action during emergency situations in a calm and competent manner and to accept guidance and direction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Be able to evaluate swimming skills at all levels, and supervise campers.
- Good judgement in anticipating and preventing accidents.
- Previous experience in a management or supervisory position.
- Experience in teaching youth activities is required.
- Knowledge of safety practices as applicable.
- Must be ready and able to communicate well with campers and staff and be flexible about programming options.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Become a registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA.
- Hold the minimum certification of Lifeguard Shallow Water, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
- EQUIPMENT USED: Lifesaving equipment, buddy boards, pool vacuum, pool equipment, and standard cleaning equipment.
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/DEMANDS: Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time during pool sessions while being engaged. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds in and out of the water.
WORK CONDITIONS: Activities occur both in an indoor and outdoor environment
