Summer Camp: Aquatics Leader
About The Position
The Summer Camp Aquatics Leader oversees, plans, and facilitates assigned activities, develops weekly progressive programming, and manages the inventory and maintenance of activity equipment. The role supports Girl Scout campers as they build confidence and challenge themselves through camp activities. The leader works with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor and other camp staff to deliver programming aligned with camp goals and policies, and helps maintain camper safety and a positive group-living environment. The position requires attending and completing all pre-camp training and responding to emergencies while on camp property, including at any time of day or night.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum hiring age of 21.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate girls to participate in and lead activities in a flexible, professional manner.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies 24/7 while on camp property and follow GSHPA emergency procedures.
- For the Lifeguard Activity Leader assignment: current lifeguard certification or an approved equivalent, or ability to successfully complete certification during pre-camp training.
- For the Activity Leader assignment: experience creating weekly programs, lead schedules, and program orders.
- Ability to live and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to walk one mile over uneven terrain.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
- Ability to lead and facilitate events and activities.
- Ability to work with diverse populations in a group setting.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement programming with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor based on camp program goals, individual goals, assigned activities, and camp policies and procedures.
- Meet regularly with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor to communicate programming needs to staff.
- Communicate assigned activities and staff roles effectively during activity time.
- Provide age-, ability-, and readiness-appropriate challenges for multiple Girl Scout levels.
- Assist with executing the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies during camp, at any time of day or night.
- Help coordinate and implement group living for the unit, including housekeeping and sanitation.
- Maintain responsibility for camper health and safety in the unit activity area, including maintaining a well-equipped first aid kit, promptly reporting accidents, and keeping the health supervisor informed of the health status of campers and unit staff.
- Maintain written records and formal reports and submit them by established deadlines.
- Assist in the unit at the end of the activity day.
- Create and maintain activity inventory and submit supply lists and needs to the Program Director before, during, and at the close of camp.
- Abide by the GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Attend and complete all pre-camp training.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
