Aquatics Director - Camp Tuckaho

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI INC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Director schedules and manages lifeguard staff. They design and deliver aquatic activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. They assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the camp director. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Tuckaho in Troy, Missouri. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

Requirements

Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 21
Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures
Has successful experience working with groups of children
Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers
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
Has current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain
ARC Lifeguarding, or willingness to obtain
Small Craft Safety: Canoeing and Sailing, or willingness to obtain
Valid state driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

ARC LGI preferred
ARC Waterfront Module preferred
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Assists with general office duties as assigned
Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated
Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. Assumes check-in duties as delegated
Reviews unit roster and Camper Information Forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
Oversee all waterfront areas including the lake and pool
Develops and delivers programming for boating, swimming, and fishing at aquatic areas including alternative activities as needed
Completes daily opening and closing check lists to ensure the safety and cleanliness of waterfront areas
Assists with training of waterfront and lifeguard staff
Ensure swim assessments are entered into the database weekly
Evaluate aquatics abilities of campers and staff.
Creates alternative water activities as needed
Manages lifeguard and waterfront staff
Schedules units for aquatic activities with the Program Director and Unit Leaders
Assist the Program Director with planning All Camp Activities
Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
May live in a unit with campers as needed