Aquatics Director - Camp Cedarledge

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI INC•Pevely, MO

1d•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 under the direction of the Camp Director. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri. Limited hourly work, including some evening meetings, will be required prior to camp season. 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
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
If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.
Is required to talk and hear, stand, and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
Is required to reach with hands and arms
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

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.
Ensures swim assessments are entered into the database weekly.
Evaluate aquatics abilities of campers and staff.
Manages lifeguard and waterfront staff.
Schedules units for aquatic activities with the Program Director.
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.