Job Summary 

The Lifeguard furthers the mission of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) through Stevens Ranch Resident Camp aquatics programming. The Lifeguard will assist the Aquatics Director with any needs while being a Lifeguard at Stevens Ranch Resident Camp. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Supervise campers in all aquatic activities in accordance with definitions of Lifeguard duties. 
• Provide rescue and first aid as needed. 
• Encourage camper privacy when campers change in and out of bathing suits by changing in area with closing i.e., shower curtain. 
• Evaluate staff and camper aquatic abilities to ensure safety. 
• Understand and implement appropriate responses to changes in water conditions or weather conditions. 
• Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures during aquatic activities. 
• Conduct daily checks of pool, aquatic area, cleanliness, and any all-chemical processes. 
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned by Aquatics Director and Assistant Camp Director. 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

1. Interpersonal Relations                                                          10. Conflict Management 
2. Customer Service Responsiveness                                       11. Adaptability 
3. Oral and Written Communication Skills                              12. Team Building 
4. Personal Integrity/ Professional Conduct                            13. Information Management 
5. Decision and Judgement                                                         14. Organizational Knowledge 
6. Accounting Basics/ Business Acumen                                   15. Self-Management 
7. Fostering Diversity                                                                   16. Achieve results 
8. Judgement/ Decision Making                                                 17. Time Management 
9. Problem Solving                                             

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum 18 years of age.  
• Experience working with children, peers, and having a supervisor. 
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required (provided by GSTOP). 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting. 
• Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. 
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and on uneven terrain, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment including exposure to environmental allergens including dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals.  
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and function work duties in summer heat. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES  

• Required valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (will be provided if needed).

Weekly Rate: $460.00