SEASONAL LIFEGUARD LEAD - CAMP DELLWOOD

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Current certification in lifeguard training or equivalent. (training provided at the start of camp for certification).
Current certification in first aid and CPR. Advanced certification may be required based on camp location and site of delivery of aquatic programs. (training provided at the start of camp for certification).
Must be 16 years old or older.
Training and experience in waterfront activities that are offered at the camp.
Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in the water.
Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers, volunteers, and staff.
Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate 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. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
Some physical requirements of a lifeguard position could be endurance, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate waterfront equipment and waterfront activities. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift to 50 lbs. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying water conditions.
Must hold membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Ability to stand on your feet for an extended period.
Ability to lift to 40 pounds.
Ability to tolerate exposure to seasonal weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate lifeguard staff.
Supervise and guard all water activities:
Provide surveillance during aquatic activities to help prevent and to manage injuries.
Provide rescues as needed.
Utilize first aid and CPR and other emergency management services as needed.
Understand and implement appropriate responses to changes in water conditions or weather conditions affecting the waterfront.
Evaluate aquatics abilities of campers and staff.
Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures while in their program activity.
Act as reference in pool activities.
Assist in the delivery and supervision of all water activities and special events at the pool.
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 raining 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.
Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and amongst the membership.