Camp Texlake Lifeguard Level 2
Company: GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL TEXAS INC
Location: Spicewood
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
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Camp Texlake - Spicewood, TX
GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL TEXAS
Job Title: Camp Texlake Lifeguard Level 2
FLSA Status: Seasonal Staff Summer Camp Staff
Department: Camp Services
Reports to: Camp Texlake Manager
Location: GSCTX Camp Texlake
Number of positions: 3
Weekly Rate: Starting at $400-D.O.E.
Summary:
The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of campers and staff at
all aquatic and waterfront facilities and activities. Lifeguards
are expected to maintain lifeguard professionalism at all times.
The Lifeguard adds to the harmonious camp operations by exhibiting
positive camper engagement.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure the safety of all campers during their stay at Girl
Scouts of Central Texas camps by following all policies,
procedures, and protocols.
- Expected to maintain high standards of health and safety in all
activities for campers and staff by lifeguarding in accordance to
American Red Cross certification standards, American Camp
Association Standards, and Girl Scout Safety Activity
Checkpoints.
- Lifeguard assignments include free swims, kayaking, waterfront
activities on trips and any other activity related to aquatic
activities.
- Daily record keeping of waterfront and pool facilities so that
equipment and supplies are maintained in the best possible working
order, repaired as needed, and supplies ordered in a timely
manner.
- Attend scheduled in service trainings.
- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and
behavior.
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of lifeguard skills in
order to keep all campers and staff safe at aquatic
activities.
- Maintain lifeguard professionalism at all times, including
lifeguard attire, behavior on and off stand, and getting proper
food and rest.
- Must be willing to assist as needed in living units working
with unit staff to directly supervise campers, including but not
limited to overnight staffing coverage and day to day
activities.
- Ensure work areas and activities are safe and meet the
requirements of the American Camp Association, Texas State Health
Department, and GSCTX.
- Provide quality camper experience that resolves concerns in a
timely manner.
- Promote and support the Girl Scout program philosophies of the
GSUSA & GSCTX in a positive manner to the public and
co-workers.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as delegated,
including participation in camp programming outside of
lifeguarding, the pool, or the waterfront such as non-water
activities, cookout, check in, check out, and responsibilities
during meals.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2023.
- Meet qualifications outlined in Safety Activity
Checkpoints.
- Adheres to all Personnel Policies for Summer Camp Staff.
- Current Lifeguard Certification from American Red Cross or
ability to become certified before camp.
- Experience as a lifeguard preferred.
- Exhibits mature decision-making.
- Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment
skills.
- Ability to work with, communicate with and teach children ages
six through seventeen.
- Continuous ability to work well on a team.
- Knowledge of Girl Scouts and Girl Scout camp preferred.
- Must reside on camp property; may be required to live in units
with campers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper
body.
- Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
- Strength and endurance required to maintain constant
supervision of campers.
- Ability to demonstrate the prerequisites for American Red Cross
Lifeguard Certification:
-
- Swim 300-550 yards via freestyle or breaststroke
- Tread water for 2 minutes
- Complete the timed brick test for lifeguards
- Swim 15 yards underwater without surfacing
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- Continuous outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
- Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours
with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun,
heat, and insects.
- Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have
AC.
- Willingness to be exposed to the sun and heat at the pool and
on the lake.
OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS
- Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and
appropriate camp staff attire at all times.
- A criminal background check is required.
- Continuous work as a team member and ability to work
independently with some supervision.
- Continuous ability to follow and enforce all Health & Safety
guidelines.
Important Note: The information contained in this job description
is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being
performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not
intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person
employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change
at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.
Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an EOE Employer
Keywords: GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL TEXAS INC, Austin , Camp Texlake Lifeguard Level 2, Other , Spicewood, Texas
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