Lifeguard - Stevens Ranch

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Lifeguard furthers the mission of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) through Stevens Ranch Resident Camp aquatics programming. The Lifeguard will assist the Aquatics Supervisor with any needs while being a Lifeguard at Stevens Ranch Resident Camp. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises campers in all aquatic activities in accordance with definitions of Lifeguard duties. 
• Provides rescue and first aid as needed. 
• Encourages camper privacy by ensuring campers change in and out of bathing suits in a designated area with a closing barrier (e.g., a shower curtain). 
• Evaluates staff and camper aquatic abilities to ensure safety. 
• Understands and implements appropriate responses to changes in water conditions or weather conditions. 
• Ensures campers and staff to follow safety procedures during aquatic activities. 
• Conducts daily checks of pool, aquatic area, cleanliness, and all-chemical processes. 
• Participates enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those assigned by the Aquatics Director and Assistant Camp Director. 
• Maintains a log for cleaning and chemicals. 
• Cleans and maintains the pool and pool areas including the shower house. 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

1. Interpersonal Relations                                           8. Organizational Knowledge
2. Conflict Management                                              9. Self-Management
3. Adaptability                                                             10. Fostering Diversity
4. Oral and Written Communication Skills             11. Achieve Results
5. Team Building                                                         12. Judgement and Decision Making
6. Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct    13. Time Management
7. Information Management                                     14. Problem Solving                                   

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum 18 years of age.  
• Experience working with children, peers, and having a supervisor. 
• Current Lifeguard certification required (provided if needed). 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting. 
• Must be willing to work with all people without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 
• Ability to reside at camp. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. 
• You must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and on uneven terrain, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment includes exposure to environmental allergens including dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals.  
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and function work duties in summer heat. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

SEASONAL CAMP DATES

• Staff Training Week: June 1st - 5th
• Week One: June 7th - 12th
• Week Two: June 14th - 19th
• Week Three: June 21st - 26th
• Week Four: June 28th - July 1st
• Week Five: July 7th - 10th
• Week Six: July 12th - 17th
• Staff Camp Clean Up: July 18th - 21st

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Required Lifeguard Certification (will be provided if needed).