Waterfront Specialist

Girl Scouts of Utah • Park City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Waterfront Specialist helps uphold the mission of Girl Scouts of Utah by modeling respect, integrity, and service, prioritizing camper well-being, and contributing to a collaborative camp-wide culture. The role plans and delivers waterfront programming and, when not working at the waterfront, supports general camp operations and provides programming and supervision for a unit of campers at Camp Cloud Rim. The position is seasonal and reports to the Waterfront Director.

The specialist teaches swimming, boating, and water safety; evaluates and records swimming ability; teaches and enforces safety rules; and monitors equipment. The role also includes around-the-clock camper care and supervision, helping campers develop respect for others, supporting their health and hygiene, and addressing problems or conflicts. The specialist assists with camp activities, housekeeping, camper check-in and check-out, staff training, records, kitchen duties as needed, and other camp operations. The position requires compliance with Girl Scouts of the USA, American Camp Association, and applicable state and local safety standards. Duties may change based on camp activities and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding and First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Small Craft Safety certifications or equivalent.
• Have the knowledge and ability to teach swimming, water safety, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, paddle boating, and wind surfing.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Utah Food Handler’s Permit.
• Follow direction from Team Leaders, adhere to policies, and follow camp procedures.
• Communicate effectively and interactively with campers ages 6–17, including giving clear verbal instructions, listening actively, and responding appropriately to their needs and questions.
• Communicate effectively and interactively with groups of adults, including giving clear verbal instructions, listening actively, and responding appropriately to questions and feedback.
• Observe camper behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce safety regulations, and use appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
• Complete required council health forms and documentation for living and working in an outdoor camp setting.
• Bend, move, lift, stock, and carry boxes, program materials, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Walk, stand, and work on feet for up to 14 hours a day, potentially exceeding 10,000 steps a day, on uneven, unpaved, very steep terrain.
• Be able to live and work outdoors at elevations up to 9,200 feet and in varying and extreme weather conditions.
• Have the visual and auditory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards related to summer camp activities.
• Be able to swim 550 yards and perform water rescues and other lifeguard duties.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-English bilingual communication skills are valued but not required.
• Prior Girl Scout experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with counselors under the Waterfront Director to plan and provide a quality waterfront program for campers.
• Assist with teaching staff their waterfront responsibilities during staff training.
• Evaluate staff members’ and campers’ swimming abilities and maintain records.
• Teach and enforce waterfront safety rules.
• Teach and facilitate swimming, boating, and water safety skills, including canoeing, kayaking, sailing, paddle boating, and wind surfing.
• Assist with writing program outlines and lesson plans that progress activities and meet program goals.
• Teach and monitor proper equipment use, and promptly report broken or missing equipment.
• Help set up the waterfront during staff training and take it down at the end of the season.
• Participate in weekly in-service training, staff training, and camp closing.
• When away from the waterfront, work with counselors under Unit Leaders to plan and deliver Girl Scout programming for a unit of campers.
• Help campers respect others and understand their differences and similarities.
• Teach workshops, activities, games, songs, and projects; guide experiences through girl planning, group decision-making, and girl leadership.
• Provide camper care and supervision at all times, including nighttime, and ensure campers have sufficient activities and supervision.
• Help resolve camper problems and conflicts, including homesickness.
• Assist campers with keeping units and other camp areas clean; eat meals with campers and supervise meal cleanup.
• Monitor and assist with campers’ basic health and hygiene, and address concerns with campers or the Health Supervisor as needed.
• Support camp operations, including housekeeping, sanitation, and care of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with weekly camper check-in and check-out and camp-wide programs, including workshops, all-camp activities, campfires, camper’s choice activities, and flag ceremonies.
• Keep records and prepare reports as needed.
• Assist with kitchen duties, including meal preparation and cleanup, as needed for up to one week.
• Follow safety guidelines and standards established by Girl Scouts of the USA, the American Camp Association, and applicable state and local codes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Represent Girl Scouts of Utah positively and professionally; collaborate with staff, volunteers, families, community partners, and others; model Girl Scout values; and prioritize a meaningful, positive experience for every camper.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed