Seasonal Lifeguard Lead - Camp Dellwood

Description

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As the Lifeguard Lead, you will further the mission of the camp by providing supervision and ensuring a safe environment at the camp’s water activities. You will assist in the management of the physical operation of the pool facilities and equipment.

• Supervise and evaluate lifeguard staff.
• Supervise and guard all water activities and provide surveillance to help prevent and manage injuries.
• Provide rescues as needed and utilize first aid, CPR, and other emergency management services.
• Understand and implement appropriate responses to changes in water conditions or weather conditions affecting the waterfront.
• Evaluate aquatic abilities of campers and staff.
• Assist instructional staff in program areas and ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures while in their program activity.
• Act as reference in pool activities and assist in the delivery and supervision of all water activities and special events at the pool.
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the pool program area.
• Conduct daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Clean pool area daily keeping it free of hazards and debris. Clean bathroom and change area daily.
• Work with the site manager and camp director to ensure the safety of the pool and chemical levels are where they should be daily.
• Participate enthusiastically in rainy day program activities for units.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise programs, special events, and other activities and camp functions as needed.
• Assist in the planning of any special events on or near the pool.
• Makes every effort to have a strong, cohesive program to provide the best program and atmosphere for the campers.
• Follow camp rules and regulations.
• Cleans equipment at the start of summer and cleans and stores equipment at end of summer.
• Other duties may be reassessed and other duties may be assigned as required.

• Conflict Management – Anticipates, prevents, and resolves conflicts while maintaining productive working relationships.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and analyzes existing and potential problems systematically and thoroughly.
• Judgment and Decision-Making – Recognizes when immediate action is required.
• Fostering Diversity – Understands and embraces the differences that individuals bring to Girl Scouting.
• Adaptability – Adjusts, modifies own behavior, and remains flexible in response to changing situations.

• Current certification in lifeguard training or equivalent.
• Current certification in first aid and CPR (advanced certification may be required based on camp location).
• Must be 16 years old or older.

• Training and experience in waterfront activities offered at the camp.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in the water.

• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid, assist campers in an emergency, and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

• Ability to stand on your feet for an extended period.
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to seasonal weather conditions.

Must hold membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.