On-call Lifeguard

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Bailey, TX

7d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The On-call, Off-site Lifeguard ensures the safety of participants in and around water by preventing accidents, enforcing safety rules, and responding to emergencies. The role also helps ensure that members, guests, and visitors receive a high caliber of service. The lifeguard monitors water-based activities, conducts rescues and provides first aid or CPR when needed, communicates and enforces water-safety rules, assesses weather and water conditions, maintains waterfront equipment and supplies, and documents incidents. The role follows applicable standards and policies established by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying organizations. The position may also assist with other tasks and supports Girl Scouts of Colorado’s commitments to pluralism, diversity, and inclusion. Work is on-call and off-site in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, with a flexible schedule that may include weekends, weekdays, and weekday evenings. Program activities take place outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather, and may involve loud, highly stimulating environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current or willingness to obtain a Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent.
Current or willingness to obtain American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification or equivalent.
Current or willingness to obtain American Red Cross Standard First Aid certification or equivalent.
Current or willingness to obtain Universal Standard Precautions certification.
Current or willingness to obtain Child Abuse Mandated Reporter certification.
Proven waterfront skills, swimming proficiency, and comfort in all types of water conditions.
At least 1 year of experience in waterfront areas and safe practices involving swimming, boating, and working near water.
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willingness to be on call at all times for health, emergency, camper-supervision, and program-implementation purposes.
Ability to carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
Interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in working with children.
Experience working in an outdoor location and/or camp setting.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Monitor participants in water-related activities, including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, corcling, and stand-up paddle boarding, to prevent dangerous situations.
Respond to water-related emergencies and perform rescues as needed.
Provide first aid, CPR, and other lifesaving interventions as necessary.
Educate participants about water-safety regulations and enforce the rules.
Assess weather changes and water conditions to help ensure safety.
Inspect and maintain waterfront equipment, life vests, and first-aid supplies.
Document and report safety incidents or violations.
Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
Occasionally carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the listed duties.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s efforts and commitments to pluralism and diversity.
Contribute to positive relationships among diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups and between employees and volunteers.