Summer Camp: Aquatics Leader
About The Position
The Summer Camp Aquatics Leader oversees, plans, and facilitates assigned activities and weekly progressive programming, and manages the inventory and maintenance of activity equipment. The role works with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor to develop programming that supports camp goals, individual goals, assigned activities, and camp policies and procedures. The leader communicates activity plans and staff roles, provides age- and ability-appropriate challenges, and supports camper safety, group living, and camp operations. The position also requires completing pre-camp training and being able to respond to emergencies while on camp property.
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 established GSHPA emergency procedures.
- For the Lifeguard Activity Leader role: current lifeguard certification or an approved equivalent, or ability to successfully complete certification during pre-camp training.
- Attend and complete all pre-camp training.
- 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.
- Must pass required background checks.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience creating weekly programs, lead schedules, and program orders.
- 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 and keep staff apprised of programming needs.
- Communicate assigned activities and specific staff roles during activity time.
- Provide challenges appropriate to campers’ ages, abilities, readiness, and Girl Scout levels.
- Assist with execution of 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 camper and staff health status.
- Keep 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 the activity inventory.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
