Lifeguard (Summer Position)

Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan seeks an entry-level Lifeguard to supervise aquatic activities and maintain safety protocols. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a clean and safe pool environment while offering an enriching experience for campers. This full-time position requires a positive attitude, effective communication skills, and a commitment to safety while interacting with individuals of all ages. Join a meaningful cause and help foster courage, confidence, and character among campers!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and certified as a Lifeguard.
• Ability to react calmly in emergencies.
• Experience in teaching youth activities required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise camp aquatic activities according to guidelines.
• Maintain pool environment and ensure safety.
• Record keeping as required by standards.

Skills

Good judgement

Communication

Supervision

Education

Lifeguard certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Tools

Lifesaving equipment

Standard cleaning equipment

Job description

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Position Summary

To organize and supervise camp aquatic activities in a manner consistent with State of Michigan Licensing Rules, GSUSA Guidelines, and GSSEM Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Position Summary

To organize and supervise camp aquatic activities in a manner consistent with State of Michigan Licensing Rules, GSUSA Guidelines, and GSSEM Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• To incorporate opportunities for teaching courage, confidence, and character during daily interaction with campers and staff.
• To become familiar with age groups served and to organize and administer activities at the pool for each age level.
• To establish and enforce pool procedures in accordance with all applicable guidelines.
• To tie in the curriculum of activities to enable participants to earn age appropriate levels of Girl Scout recognitions, when applicable.
• To integrate aquatic activities or programs for special morning and evening events.
• To take responsibility for all aquatic equipment by the proper use, cleanliness, and storage.
• To maintain a clean and healthy pool environment by ensuring that environments where campers participate in aquatics are clean, free of hazards, and bathrooms are sanitized daily.
• To take responsibility for accurate record keeping as required by the American Red Cross and State of Michigan records as related to training staff and teaching campers.
• To ensure that all equipment is inspected for safety on a daily basis and requests for repair or replacement are directed to the Assistant Camp Director
• To maintain a properly equipped first aid kit at all times.
• Lead or assist with other programming as needed.
• To reside in a lodge and provide support for cabin groups as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age and have successfully completed and hold current certification as a Lifeguard from a nationally recognized organization and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent or willing to obtain certification during training.
• Must be able to take immediate action during emergency situations in a calm and competent manner and to accept guidance and direction.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Be able to evaluate swimming skills at all levels, and supervise campers.
• Good judgement in anticipating and preventing accidents.
• Previous experience in a management or supervisory position.
• Experience in teaching youth activities is required.
• Knowledge of safety practices as applicable.
• Must be ready and able to communicate well with campers and staff and be flexible about programming options.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Become a registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA.
• Hold the minimum certification of Lifeguard Shallow Water, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• EQUIPMENT USED: Lifesaving equipment, buddy boards, pool vacuum, pool equipment, and standard cleaning equipment.
• PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/DEMANDS: Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time during pool sessions while being engaged. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds in and out of the water.
  
  

WORK CONDITIONS: Activities occur both in an indoor and outdoor environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

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