Summer Lifeguard- Camp Whispering Cedars-Dallas, TX

Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The seasonal Lifeguard works at Camp Whispering Cedars in Dallas, Texas, serving as part of the outdoor activities team during summer camp and/or weekend camping. Lifeguards work from mid-May through the end of July and help plan and implement Girl Scout aquatic programs while safeguarding participants’ health, safety, and security and providing a fun pool experience. The role follows Girl Scout program standards, GSUSA/GSNETX Safety Activity Checkpoints, camp and pool procedures, ACA standards, and applicable Texas Department of State Health requirements. The position includes preparing and leading assigned aquatic activities, supervising participants, maintaining pool equipment and the area, reviewing rescue skills, completing required in-service activities, and responding to hazards, emergencies, and inclement weather. When pool use is not feasible, the lifeguard may lead supervisor-approved indoor activities. The role requires active work outdoors in variable weather, extensive walking around camp, and the ability to work long days and weeks throughout the camp term. Employees receive daily personal break time and days off between sessions. Lead Lifeguard duties, when assigned, include overseeing lifeguard training, schedules, performance, and shift coverage; serving as head lifeguard and team leader; resolving team issues; and ensuring swimmer safety through clear communication, effective surveillance, prevention, and rescue skills. The role also supports positive group relationships and camper development, and requires following camp schedules and modeling the Girl Scout Promise and Law. The employee must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive. Required training includes GSNETX “Protecting Our Girls” and CPR/AED First Aid training before first contact with campers, as well as certification as a Pool Lifeguard from an ACA/GSNETX-recognized source.

Requirements

Willingness to work respectfully with diverse staff and campers throughout the day in a structured environment.
Willingness to be active outdoors all day in variable weather conditions and walk extensively around camp.
Willingness to model respect, positivity, kindness, patience, honesty, inclusion, accountability, and emotional self-regulation.
Willingness to listen to, learn from, and cooperate with others.
Willingness to learn and follow camp and pool safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
Ability to work long hours throughout the day and week; personal break time is provided daily, with days off between sessions.
Ability to complete the full term of the camp agreement, including all weeks.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
Complete GSNETX “Protecting Our Girls” training and CPR/AED First Aid training before first contact with campers; training is provided by GSNETX.
Pool Lifeguard certification from an ACA/GSNETX-recognized source.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving youth in a work or volunteer setting.
Experience attending summer camp or going camping.
Experience in lifeguarding.
Current or past American Red Cross lifeguard certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lifeguard during summer camp and participate in assigned pool and aquatic activities.
Prepare, direct, and carry out assigned lifeguard and aquatic activities in accordance with Girl Scout program standards, safety and security guidelines, and GSUSA/GSNETX Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Supervise participant interactions and ensure swimmer safety, communicating pool rules and expectations and using effective surveillance, prevention, rescue, and first-aid skills.
Complete pool housekeeping, equipment maintenance and checks, rescue-skills reviews, and required lifeguard in-service activities.
Lead supervisor-approved indoor alternative activities when inclement weather makes pool use infeasible.
Follow GSNETX policies and operational procedures, pool procedures, ACA standards, Texas Department of State Health requirements, and applicable GSUSA/GSNETX standards.
Remain alert to hazards, follow emergency procedures, monitor weather, and use established procedures when inclement weather is imminent.
Model appropriate behavior and attitude for campers and staff, including following the Girl Scout Promise and Law and camp procedures.
When assigned Lead Lifeguard duties, oversee lifeguard training, schedules, performance, shifts, and coverage; serve as head lifeguard and team leader; and address team conflicts or issues.
When assigned Lead Lifeguard duties, organize schedules that align with day and sleepaway camps and supervise lifeguard conduct, participants, housekeeping, equipment checks, and skills reviews.
Facilitate positive group relationships, address conflict constructively, and support camper confidence, responsibility, teamwork, learning, goal setting, relationship skills, and coping strategies.
Follow the camp schedule, report to assigned spaces on time, remain with the assigned activity or group, and practice safety standards throughout camp property and activity spaces.