Lifeguard - Overnight Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington • Allyn, WA

3d • $115 - $125 • Onsite

About The Position

Lifeguards are responsible for providing supervision and ensuring a safe environment at the swim dock. This role assists the Waterfront Director in the management of waterfront facilities and equipment. Lifeguards sleep in an assigned camper living unit and help in various aspects of camp life with that group, providing support to Unit Counselors when not at the waterfront. Compensation for this position is $115 - $125 per day, with the starting rate dependent on previous employment at GSWW camps. Camp Season 2026 will run from June 7th through August 18th, with start and end dates determined by position. Overnight camp staff will divide their summer between Camp Robbinswold (located in Lilliwaup, WA) and Camp St. Albans (located in Allyn, WA). They will begin at St. Albans for the first week of training, then transition to Robbinswold for the second week. Staff will work three one-week camper sessions at Robbinswold, take a short break, and then complete three sessions at St. Albans. This position may spend 1-2 weeks during the summer supporting waterfront programming for site rentals at either property.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with youth 6-17 years old
• Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
• Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week and hours, including on-call, overnight, and weekend responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds, with the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to waterfront activities
• Ability to pass pre-requisite swimming skills assessment for lifeguarding including: Swim 550 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both without touching the wall or touching the bottom Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs Surface dive to a maximum water depth of 10 feet and retrieve a 10-pound object Swim 5 yards submerged and retrieve 3 dive rings without resurfacing
• Current certification in American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding or willingness to obtain (see above pre-requisites)
• Current certification of Youth Mental Health First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Girl Scout program
• Experience lifeguarding a lakefront and/or a tidal, saltwater-based waterfront
• Experience with canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and/or sailboats

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guard all swimming activities to prevent and manage injuries, providing rescue of participants as needed
• Ensure the education and enforcement of safety policies and procedures at the swimming dock, including understanding and implementing appropriate response to changes in water conditions or weather conditions affecting the waterfront
• Evaluate swimming abilities of all participants prior to first activity session
• Support the Boating and Sailing specialists in delivering programming suitable for the age, ability, and interests of youth 6-17 years old around kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and sailboats
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment, including daily check of the area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair, and keeping the area free of hazards and debris
• Support and participate in the implementation of all camp activities such as meals, all camp games, campfires, etc.
• Carry out established duties for general camp operations including check-in and check-out, bus supervision, camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED